Chapter XX

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

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

(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 not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

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

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

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

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

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

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

recognizable; marked

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

greatly pleased

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

with delight

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

the operator of a motor vehicle

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

take in solid food

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading To-day, however, its effect on him was unusual.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

the act of departing

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

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

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

-ing form of “hire” — engage or hire for work

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

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

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

any tree or shrub of the genus Ilex having red berries and shiny evergreen leaves with prickly edges

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To-day, however, its effect on him was unusual.

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From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

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

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

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

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

the act of departing

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

not any; not one

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

a brief written record

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading To-day, however, its effect on him was unusual.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

select carefully from a group

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

express the need or desire for

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

not in physical motion

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

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

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

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 The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

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

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

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

From this reading To-day, however, its effect on him was unusual.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading He was delighted, it is true, and decided instantly that he _was_ driving, of course, although he had intended going in by train and leaving the car for his mother.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

commonness by virtue of not being unusual

From this reading This was not an unusual request, but for all its usualness Hugh never failed to be delightedly surprised to the point of suddenly being able to eat no more breakfast.

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

From this reading Joan telephoned Hugh the next morning early and asked him to pick her up at Holly if he was driving to town that day.

which person or people

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.

the act of creating written works

From this reading The sudden change in plan necessitated hiring a car and driver from a Tarrytown garage by telephone, writing a note of explanation to his mother, who was still asleep, and arriving an hour or so late at his office.