Chapter II

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

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

not contained in or deriving from the essential nature of something

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

past form of “allay” — lessen the intensity of or calm

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

at or on or to the masthead or upper rigging of a ship

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

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

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

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

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

tried unsuccessfully

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

a very loud utterance (like the sound of an animal)

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

plural of “bill” — a statute in draft before it becomes law

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

a medium that disseminates via telecommunications

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

an occurrence of something

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

the act of causing something to happen

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

give encouragement to

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

mistake one thing for another

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

-ing form of “cruise” — drive around aimlessly but ostentatiously and at leisure

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

plural of “danger” — the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

plural of “demand” — an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

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From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

the period of time during which something continues

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

violent or severe weather (viewed as caused by the action of the four elements)

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

someone who fights (or is fighting)

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

plural of “flight” — a formation of aircraft in flight

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

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From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

grant freedom to; free from confinement

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

worry unnecessarily or excessively

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

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

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

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

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

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

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

for this reason

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

full of hope

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

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

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

plural of “loudspeaker” — electro-acoustic transducer that converts electrical signals into sounds loud enough to be heard at a distance

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

past form of “lull” — calm by deception

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

plural of “negotiation” — a discussion intended to produce an agreement

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

not any; not one

From this reading There had been no negotiations whatever.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

and nothing more

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

the optimistic feeling that all is going to turn out well

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

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From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

plural of “plane” — an aircraft that has a fixed wing and is powered by propellers or jets

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

medium for communication

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

restoring confidence and relieving anxiety

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

being in a tense state

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

precisely, exactly

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

doubtful or suspect

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

not in physical motion

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

the failure to develop some part or organ

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

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

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been no negotiations whatever.

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

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

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

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

Betrayal of trust; deceptive action or disloyalty against a host or ally.

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

plural of “truck” — an automotive vehicle suitable for hauling

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

broadcasting visual images of stationary or moving objects

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Hence, the tv lulled, the radio allayed, and the bellowing loudspeakers on the cruising trucks attempted to quiet fear under a blanket of sound.

not known

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

a message informing of danger

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

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

From this reading In this case, as in many others, the free press was perfectly right; but their warnings in the face of official hopefulness served only to confuse and fret the public.

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

From this reading Although the great flights of fighter planes were continually aloft, the reassuring program had gone on, the broadcasting trucks still rumbling about the streets foghorning their messages of cheer and optimism to a somewhat restive public.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading There had been no negotiations whatever.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Some elements of the free press had been warning direly of "unknown dangers" and "possible treachery"--this causing some gimlet-eyed gentlemen in high places to come out with bills and demands for suppression of a free press for the duration of the so-called negotiations with the alien people.