Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

plural of “alarm” — fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

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

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

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

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

a space into which an area is subdivided

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

showing deference

From this reading Ford's reply lacked the deferential note.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

inflected form of “deny” — declare untrue; contradict

From this reading The hope was not denied.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

half the width of an em

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

possessive form of “ford” — United States film maker (1896-1973)

From this reading Ford's reply lacked the deferential note.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The hope was not denied.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

past form of “lack” — be without

From this reading Ford's reply lacked the deferential note.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

a form of address for a man

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The hope was not denied.

a brief written record

From this reading Ford's reply lacked the deferential note.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

a passage between rooms or between buildings

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

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

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

possessive form of “president” — an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

habitually complaining

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Ford's reply lacked the deferential note.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

express in words

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

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

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

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

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

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

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

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

From this reading The hope was not denied.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

at the time that

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

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

From this reading "Well, Mr. Ford, what are we waiting for?" was the querulous demand which served as Mr. Colbrith's greeting when Ford presented himself at the door of the private compartment.

which person or people

From this reading Penfield, who was acting as private secretary to Mr. Colbrith, _en route_, appeared in the passageway to say that Ford was wanted in the president's state-room.

in the company of; together with

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.

the cardinal number that is the sum of sixteen and one

From this reading XVII A NIGHT OF ALARMS Ford put Miss Alicia up the steps of the Nadia and followed her into the vestibule, meaning to fight it out with Mr. Colbrith on the spot, and hoping he might have a private audience with the president for the doing of it.