Chapter XVII

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

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

matters of personal concern

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

later than; following

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

(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 THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

lasting, open, or operating through the whole night

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

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

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading The notice was like a call to arms to John Carlton.

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

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

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

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The notice was like a call to arms to John Carlton.

a building occupied by a state legislature

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

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From this reading The notice was like a call to arms to John Carlton.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

your usual mood

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

suitable to or characteristic of drama

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

promote over another

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

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

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

plural of “hole” — an opening into or through something

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

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

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading The notice was like a call to arms to John Carlton.

hang (back) or fall (behind) in movement, progress, development, etc.

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The notice was like a call to arms to John Carlton.

for more time

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

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 As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

a distinguishing symbol

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

plural of “meeting” — a formally arranged gathering

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

not able to be found

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

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

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

an announcement containing information about an event

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

according to the clock

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

the local environment

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

awaiting conclusion or confirmation

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

of or relating to the system for delivering mail

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

an announcement of the events that will occur as part of a theatrical or sporting event

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

gradual improvement or growth or development

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

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

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

plural of “representative” — a person who represents others

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

a fund of money put by as a reserve

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

a meeting for execution of a group's functions

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

-ing form of “slumber” — be asleep

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

rousing or quickening activity or the senses

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

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

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

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

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

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

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

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

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading THE MISSING BILL The all-night session of the House of Representatives and the dramatic passage of the Postal Savings bill had a stimulating effect upon all the members of Congress.

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

From this reading There was no longer a disposition to lag, and the policy of marking time was abandoned in favor of the new programme of progress.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.

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

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

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

From this reading As a consequence, committee meetings were being held in all parts of the Capitol and bills that had been slumbering for many months were taken from pigeon holes and given the consideration to which they were entitled.

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

From this reading On the third morning after the night session a notice went out that a meeting of the Committee on Naval Affairs would be held at four o'clock that afternoon, for the purpose of taking up the final consideration of the bills that were pending before the Committee.