Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For those I am prepared to pay you a reasonable second-hand price; say, about fifteen thousand dollars."

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading For those I am prepared to pay you a reasonable second-hand price; say, about fifteen thousand dollars."

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

in an amazing manner; to everyone's surprise

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

playing or singing with instrumental or vocal accompaniment

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

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

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

having hair of a dark color

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

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

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

-ing form of “bottle” — store (liquids or gases) in bottles

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

exhibiting methodical and systematic characteristics that would be useful in business

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

money in the form of bills or coins

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

a covering designed to be worn on a person's body

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

a confidential or secret meeting

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

deem to be

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

common black-and-grey Eurasian bird noted for thievery

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

the power to use something or someone

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

inflected form of “eat” — take in solid food

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

in an abundant manner

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

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

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading For those I am prepared to pay you a reasonable second-hand price; say, about fifteen thousand dollars."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

furnishings that make a room or other area ready for occupancy

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

a metric unit of weight equal to one thousandth of a kilogram

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

a man of refinement

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

Irish mathematician (1806-1865)

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

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

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

with hope; in a hopeful manner

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

Roman lyric poet said to have influenced English poetry (65-8 BC)

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

ten 10s

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

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

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

the sound of laughing

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

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

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

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

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

come together

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

of or relating to a minister of religion or the minister's office

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

above and across; more than

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

give money, usually in exchange for goods or services

From this reading For those I am prepared to pay you a reasonable second-hand price; say, about fifteen thousand dollars."

eminent beyond or above comparison

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading For those I am prepared to pay you a reasonable second-hand price; say, about fifteen thousand dollars."

at an earlier time or formerly

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

the property of having material worth (often indicated by the amount of money something would bring if sold)

From this reading For those I am prepared to pay you a reasonable second-hand price; say, about fifteen thousand dollars."

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

showing reason or sound judgment

From this reading For those I am prepared to pay you a reasonable second-hand price; say, about fifteen thousand dollars."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

express in words

From this reading For those I am prepared to pay you a reasonable second-hand price; say, about fifteen thousand dollars."

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For those I am prepared to pay you a reasonable second-hand price; say, about fifteen thousand dollars."

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

being five more than twenty

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

a numerical quantity measured or assigned or computed

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

plural of “vat” — a tax levied on the difference between a commodity's price before taxes and its cost of production

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.

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From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading Mr. H. G. Dorcas was a tall, thin, black-haired, black-eyed and black-mustached young man in ministerial clothing, who looked astonishingly like Horace G. Daw, if any one of them had previously known that young gentleman.

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

at the time that

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

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

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

which person or people

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading IN WHICH YOU ARE TOLD HOW TO LAUGH AT THAT WOOZY FEELING Two days later Wallingford called a conclave of the stock-holders to meet one Hamilton G. Dorcas, of Boston, who had come to consider taking over the property of the Doctor Quagg Peerless Sciatacata Company.

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

From this reading Quite hopefully Doctor Lazzier, young Corbin, young Paley and the others attended that meeting for the disposal of the concern which had already eaten up one hundred and twenty-five thousand dollars in good cash; but when they began talking with Mr. Dorcas they were not quite so extravagantly hopeful.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "I have been through your factory," said Mr. Dorcas in a businesslike manner, "and all I find here of any value to me is your second-hand bottling machinery and vats and your second-hand office furniture.