Chapter XVIII · “Uncle Sam to the rescue!”

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

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

the state of being absent

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

periodically accumulated over time

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

later than; following

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

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

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

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

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

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

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

the act of being present (at a meeting or event etc.)

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

someone who listens attentively

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading I think you had better hear it yourself before it is transcribed.”

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading I think you had better hear it yourself before it is transcribed.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

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

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

plural of “cylinder” — a solid bounded by a cylindrical surface and two parallel planes (the bases)

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

represented in words especially with sharpness and detail

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

causing distress or worry or anxiety

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

a movement into or inward

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

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

From this reading I think you had better hear it yourself before it is transcribed.”

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

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

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

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

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I think you had better hear it yourself before it is transcribed.”

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

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

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

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

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

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

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

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

without knowledge or intention

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

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

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I think you had better hear it yourself before it is transcribed.”

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

immediately past

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

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

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

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

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

accept an excuse for

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

machine in which rotating records cause a stylus to vibrate and the vibrations are amplified acoustically or electronically

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

plural of “revelation” — the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

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

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading I think you had better hear it yourself before it is transcribed.”

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

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

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

recorded for broadcast

From this reading I think you had better hear it yourself before it is transcribed.”

plural of “typewriter” — hand-operated character printer for printing written messages one character at a time

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

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

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

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

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

at the time that

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

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

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading Morning walked into the other room and was for half an hour an interested auditor of the revelations of the wonderful phonograph.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading David Morning returned to New York three days after the dinner party described in the last chapter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading His typewriters were in attendance as usual, and he began opening his accumulated correspondance, when his secretary knocked at the door communicating with the next room, and, entering, said to his employer:— “Mr. Morning, pardon me for disturbing you, but will you please step into the phonograph room.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading There is a good deal of matter on the cylinders which has been placed there by others in your absence, and, I judge, placed there inadvertently.

used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action

From this reading I think you had better hear it yourself before it is transcribed.”