Chapter XVIII

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

matters of personal concern

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

(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 This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

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

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

(law) the party to whom something is assigned (e.g., someone to whom a right or property is legally transferred)

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

possessive form of “bank” — sloping land (especially the slope beside a body of water)

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

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

From this reading "That I cannot tell you, sir.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

past form of “deposit” — put, fix, force, or implant

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

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

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

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

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

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

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

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

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

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

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

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

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

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

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

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

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

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

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

engage in

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

a form of address for a man

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

immediately following in time or order

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

and nothing more

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

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

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

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

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

a sum of money paid or a claim discharged

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

-ing form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

term of address for a man

From this reading "That I cannot tell you, sir.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

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

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

past form of “succeed” — attain success or reach a desired goal

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

express in words

From this reading "That I cannot tell you, sir.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

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

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

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

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

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

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

up to a particular time

From this reading This was all he could find out on the afternoon of his arrival, and with this he was forced to content himself until the next day, when he succeeded with some little difficulty in securing an interview with the assignee.

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

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

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

From this reading He learned that it had suspended payment about one week before, and that its affairs were in the hands of an assignee.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading To him he said: "My only purpose is to ascertain the exact state of the bank's affairs, in order that I may know what to do."

at the time that

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

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

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

in the company of; together with

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading _Mr. Pagebrook Goes to Work._ When Robert arrived in Philadelphia his first care was to make inquiries with regard to the bank in which his money was deposited.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "That I cannot tell you, sir.