Chapter IX · Chapter 9

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

From this reading He next went to the smoking-room and choosing a quiet corner, lighted a cigarette.

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

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

the quality of having a superior or more favorable position

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

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

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

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

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

for the reason that

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

-ing form of “choose” — pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading He next went to the smoking-room and choosing a quiet corner, lighted a cigarette.

finely ground tobacco wrapped in paper; for smoking

From this reading He next went to the smoking-room and choosing a quiet corner, lighted a cigarette.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading He next went to the smoking-room and choosing a quiet corner, lighted a cigarette.

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From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

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

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

an item inserted in a written record

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

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

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

promote the growth of

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

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

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

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

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

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

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

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

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

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

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

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

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

immediately past

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

set afire or burning

From this reading He next went to the smoking-room and choosing a quiet corner, lighted a cigarette.

engage in

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

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

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

inflected form of “mean” — mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He next went to the smoking-room and choosing a quiet corner, lighted a cigarette.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading He next went to the smoking-room and choosing a quiet corner, lighted a cigarette.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

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

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

try to get or reach

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

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

From this reading He next went to the smoking-room and choosing a quiet corner, lighted a cigarette.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

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

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading Foster did not think he had met Graham, which gave him the advantage of being able to make a surprise attack, since Daly would not know about the documents he carried.

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

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

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

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

plural of “visitor” — someone who visits

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

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

From this reading Daly's name was not there, but the last entry recorded the arrival of Mr. Forbes and two ladies from Edinburgh, and Foster did not doubt that this was the party he had seen.

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

From this reading He next went to the smoking-room and choosing a quiet corner, lighted a cigarette.

at the time that

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

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

From this reading DALY TAKES ALARM When he returned to the hotel Foster signed the visitors' book, which he examined.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.

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

From this reading Daly would probably see his name in the book, but this did not matter, because he meant to seek an interview with the man.