Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

past form of “accede” — yield to another's wish or opinion

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

plural of “acquaintance” — personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

(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 Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

take into custody

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

get or gather together

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

plural of “daily” — a newspaper that is published every day

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

a courteous expression (by word or deed) of esteem or regard

From this reading He was a pleasant young man, very fluent of speech, and he treated the sheriff with a flattering deference.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

showing or representing to advantage

From this reading He was a pleasant young man, very fluent of speech, and he treated the sheriff with a flattering deference.

smooth and unconstrained in movement

From this reading He was a pleasant young man, very fluent of speech, and he treated the sheriff with a flattering deference.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

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

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

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

From this reading He was a pleasant young man, very fluent of speech, and he treated the sheriff with a flattering deference.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

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

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

of great significance or value

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

introducing a different topic

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

a message received and understood

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE SHERIFF IS INTERVIEWED.

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

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

From this reading THE SHERIFF IS INTERVIEWED.

a correctional institution used to detain persons who are in the lawful custody of the government (either accused persons awaiting trial or convicted persons serving a sentence)

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

concerned with worldly rather than spiritual interests

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

plural of “particular” — a fact about some part (as opposed to general)

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

experiencing or manifesting pleasure

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

without much difficulty

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

express the need or desire for

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

the principal law-enforcement officer in a county

From this reading THE SHERIFF IS INTERVIEWED.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading He was a pleasant young man, very fluent of speech, and he treated the sheriff with a flattering deference.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

inflected form of “submit” — refer for judgment or consideration

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

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

From this reading THE SHERIFF IS INTERVIEWED.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading He was a pleasant young man, very fluent of speech, and he treated the sheriff with a flattering deference.

precisely as stated

From this reading He was a pleasant young man, very fluent of speech, and he treated the sheriff with a flattering deference.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

someone who visits

From this reading Pleased with the idea of having his name appear in a New York paper the sheriff readily acceded to this request and gave his visitor all the information he possessed.

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

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

during the time that

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

which person or people

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was a pleasant young man, very fluent of speech, and he treated the sheriff with a flattering deference.

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

From this reading He explained that while in the village on other business he had incidentally heard of the important arrest made that morning and thought that if the sheriff would kindly give him a few particulars he might collect material for a good story.

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 While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading While this pleasant recognition of old acquaintances was taking place in the jail, the sheriff was sitting in his office and submitting to be interviewed by a young man who had introduced himself as a reporter from one of the great New York dailies.