Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

later than; following

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

a formal public statement

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

completely unclothed

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

make calm or still

From this reading He was enjoying the cool, calm heights of a new freedom.

plural of “cannery” — a factory where food is canned

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

an occurrence of something

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

plural of “claim” — an assertion of a right (as to money or property)

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

with confidence; in a confident manner

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading He was enjoying the cool, calm heights of a new freedom.

a business firm whose articles of incorporation have been approved in some state

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

the occurrence of a change for the worse

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

with diligence; in a diligent manner

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

part; cease or break association with

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

an udder or breast or teat

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

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

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading He was enjoying the cool, calm heights of a new freedom.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

call forth (emotions, feelings, and responses)

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

the commercial activity of providing funds and capital

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading He was enjoying the cool, calm heights of a new freedom.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

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

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

a high place

From this reading He was enjoying the cool, calm heights of a new freedom.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

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

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

plural of “ideal” — the idea of something that is perfect; something that one hopes to attain

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

connected by participation or association or use

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

established by or founded upon law or official or accepted rules

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

a room where books are kept

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

the force of workers available

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading He was enjoying the cool, calm heights of a new freedom.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

past form of “overcrowd” — cause to crowd together too much

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

select carefully from a group

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

plural of “point” — a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

having great influence

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

any competition

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

restored to a new condition

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

the imposition of a new organization; organizing differently (often involving extensive and drastic changes)

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

in an unfortunate way

From this reading Many older men were eking out a bare living at the law, and the ranks were sadly overcrowded, but he faced the future confidently.

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

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

not in physical motion

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

plural of “suit” — a set of garments (usually including a jacket and trousers or skirt) for outerwear all of the same fabric and color

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

information about recent and important events

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

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

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

plural of “victim” — an unfortunate person who suffers from some adverse circumstance

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

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

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

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

From this reading The legal points involved were sufficiently difficult to evoke his best energies, and he dug diligently in the State Library preparing his case.

a Caucasian

From this reading A CHEERFUL BRINGER OF BAD TIDINGS The announcement that Harwood was preparing to attack the reorganization of the White River Canneries corporation renewed the hopes of many victims of that experiment in high finance, and most of the claims reached Dan's office that summer.

belonging to which person

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading He meant to practice law after ideals established by men whose names were still potent in the community; he would not race with the ambulance to pick up damage suits, and he refused divorce cases and small collection business.