Chapter XVI

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

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

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

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

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

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.

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

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

the process of taking in and expelling air during breathing

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

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

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

transmit information

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

plural of “conclusion” — a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

not pleasing in odor or taste

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

following immediately and as a result of what went before

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

elected vice president and became the 13th President of the United States when Zachary Taylor died in office (1800-1874)

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

capable of being changed

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

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From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

the act of departing

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

let have

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

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

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

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

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

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

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

not suitable or advisable

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

a brief written record

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.

sporadically and infrequently

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

above and across; more than

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

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

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.

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

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

past form of “repair” — restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

express in words

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

term of address for a man

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

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

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

on that

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

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

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

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

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

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

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.

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

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

precisely as stated

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.

Mexican revolutionary leader (1877-1923)

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

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

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

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

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

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

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading Sir Francis went on to say that he possessed a villa in Twickenham, whither he occasionally repaired during the summer to get a breath of fresh air.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It came to the knowledge of Sir Francis, during the ensuing week, that Mr. Grant was going to have a business interview with Fillmore.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading To do this by letter, however, would be, for several reasons, inexpedient; word of mouth, in matters of this kind, was a more convenient and flexible way of coming to an understanding.

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

From this reading He said that he had been thinking over their relations with each other, and had come to certain conclusions thereon, which he wished to communicate to Mr. Grant, in the confident belief that Mr. Grant would not find them distasteful.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading He thereupon took pen and paper, and wrote Mr. Grant a very polite note.