Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

later than; following

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

(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 Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

(New Testament) disciple of Jesus; brother of Peter; patron saint of Scotland

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

the verbal act of requesting

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

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

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

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

From this reading The end came unexpectedly, of heart trouble.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

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

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

plural of “educator” — someone who educates young people

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

the condition of being honored (esteemed or respected or well regarded)

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

the act of departing

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

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

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading The end came unexpectedly, of heart trouble.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

the capital and largest city of Indiana; a major commercial center in the country's heartland; site of an annual 500-mile automobile race

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

full of or giving praise

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

4th President of the United States; member of the Continental Congress and rapporteur at the Constitutional Convention in 1776; helped frame the Bill of Rights (1751-1836)

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

come together

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

Canadian novelist (1874-1942)

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

on one occasion

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

Welsh industrialist and social reformer who founded cooperative communities (1771-1858)

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

past form of “print” — put into print

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

Identical; not different.

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

express in words

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

in the near future

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

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

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Both of the morning papers printed laudatory articles on Kelton; he had been held in high esteem by all the friends of Madison College, and his name was known to educators throughout the country.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

a source of difficulty

From this reading The end came unexpectedly, of heart trouble.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading The end came unexpectedly, of heart trouble.

up to a particular time

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

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

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Harwood read of it in the morning newspaper, and soon after he reached his office Mrs. Owen called him on the telephone to say that she was going to Montgomery at once, and asking him to meet Sylvia as she passed through Indianapolis on her way home.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading On the same afternoon Bassett appeared in town on the heels of a letter saying that Dan need not expect him until the following week.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading THE PASSING OF ANDREW KELTON Andrew Kelton died suddenly, near the end of May, in Sylvia's senior year at college.