Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

the action of accomplishing something

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

(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 In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

a busy port and financial center in northern Belgium on the Scheldt river; it has long been a center for the diamond industry and the first stock exchange was opened there in 1460

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

create and charge with a task or function

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

-ing form of “appoint” — create and charge with a task or function

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

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

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

relating to the use of or having the nature of a declaration

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

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

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

a person who is in charge

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

beaten or overcome; not victorious

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

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

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

being one more than seven

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

one or the other of two

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

promote over another

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

usually; as a rule

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

improved in health or physical condition

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

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

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

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

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

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

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

engage in

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

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

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

a form of address for a man

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

a son of your brother or sister

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

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

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

on one occasion

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

(mathematics) a symbol or function representing a mathematical operation

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

a right reserved exclusively by a particular person or group (especially a hereditary or official right)

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

past form of “promote” — contribute to the progress or growth of

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

(logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

past form of “protest” — utter words of protest

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

the 17th letter of the Roman alphabet

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

something (as a course of action) that is recommended as advisable

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

substitute a person or thing for (another that is broken or inefficient or lost or no longer working or yielding what is expected)

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

past form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

-ing form of “resign” — leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

uttered with a trill

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

try to get or reach

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

higher rank than that of others especially by reason of longer service

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

a person who directs and manages an organization

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

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

From this reading A PROMOTION BY FAVOR AND ITS RESULTS I had been on the C. N.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

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

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

in the direction of

From this reading In fact, I had started the ball rolling toward the accomplishment of this end, when Mr. Antwerp, the division superintendent, defeated all my plans by peremptorily asserting his prerogative and appointing his nephew, John Krantzer, who had been night copy operator to the third trick.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

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

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

at the time that

From this reading & Q. for about eight months, when my second trick man took sick, and being advised to seek a healthier climate, resigned and went south.

which person or people

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.

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

From this reading Generally speaking the chief despatcher's recommendation is enough to place a man in his office; and as I had always believed in the rule of seniority, I wanted to appoint the third trick man to the second trick, make the day copy operator third trick man, and call in a new copy operator to replace the night man who would be promoted to the day job.

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

From this reading I protested with all my might, in fact was once on the point of resigning my position but the old man wouldn't hear of either proposition, and Krantzer secured the place.