(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
in addition
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
amanuensisnoun
someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)
From this reading “You see that my daughter is my amanuensis,” said the major.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
congratulateverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪt/
say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
a female human offspring
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
dennounUS /den/
the habitation of wild animals
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
dictatingverbUS /ˈdɪkteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “dictate” — issue commands or orders for
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
editorialadjectiveUS /ˌedəˈtɔːriəl/
of or relating to an article stating opinions or giving perspectives
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
Fewer's
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From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
set up or found
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
HUGH
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From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He found him in his den dictating an editorial to his daughter.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “You see that my daughter is my amanuensis,” said the major.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
major'snounUS /ˈmeɪdʒərz/
possessive form of “major” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines; below lieutenant colonel and above captain
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
Marie's
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From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
masteredadjectiveUS /ˈmæstərd/
understood perfectly
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
the force of workers available
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading “You see that my daughter is my amanuensis,” said the major.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
and nothing more
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
PatriotnounUS /ˈpeɪtriət/
one who loves and defends his or her country
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
pothooks
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From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
people in general considered as a whole
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
rapidadjectiveUS /ˈræpəd/
done or occurring in a brief period of time
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
retractionnounUS /riˈtrækʃən/
a disavowal or taking back of a previous assertion
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading “You see that my daughter is my amanuensis,” said the major.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “You see that my daughter is my amanuensis,” said the major.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
shorthandnounUS /ˈʃɔːrthænd/
a method of writing rapidly using an abbreviated symbolic system
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
speechesnounUS /ˈspiːtʃəz/
plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
talkersnounUS /ˈtɔːkərz/
plural of “talker” — someone who expresses in language; someone who talks (especially someone who delivers a public speech or someone especially garrulous)
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading “You see that my daughter is my amanuensis,” said the major.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
in an exhaustive manner
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading HUGH called at the Patriot office to congratulate the major on Fewer’s retraction.
precisely as stated
From this reading “She has mastered the pothooks of shorthand so thoroughly that she is able to report the speeches of our public men, although some of them are very rapid talkers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
accept gladly
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
the words that are spoken
From this reading Hugh was made welcome, not only by the major’s words, but also by Marie’s smile.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading “You see that my daughter is my amanuensis,” said the major.
