Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading Also, in a strict manner of speaking, it is not a spy story at all.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

later than; following

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

(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 Also, in a strict manner of speaking, it is not a spy story at all.

in addition

From this reading Also, in a strict manner of speaking, it is not a spy story at all.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

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

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

cause annoyance in; disturb, especially by minor irritations

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Also, in a strict manner of speaking, it is not a spy story at all.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

for the reason that

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

inflected form of “belie” — be in contradiction with

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

in a busy manner

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

a person who specializes in interior decoration

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

someone who guards an entrance

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

on a floor below

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

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

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

come to pass

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

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

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

past form of “hoodwink” — influence by slyness

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

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

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

plural of “intruder” — someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

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

From this reading Also, in a strict manner of speaking, it is not a spy story at all.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

engage in

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Also, in a strict manner of speaking, it is not a spy story at all.

march in a procession

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

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

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

plural of “purpose” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

on the contrary

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

having a handwritten signature

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading Also, in a strict manner of speaking, it is not a spy story at all.

catch sight of

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Also, in a strict manner of speaking, it is not a spy story at all.

rigidly accurate; allowing no deviation from a standard

From this reading Also, in a strict manner of speaking, it is not a spy story at all.

workplace for the teaching or practice of an art

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

plural of “tenant” — someone who pays rent to use land or a building or a car that is owned by someone else

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

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

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

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

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

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

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

the upper part of anything

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

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

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

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

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

widely or fully known

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.

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

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

at the time that

From this reading HOODWINKED Spy stories rather went out of fashion when the armistice was signed.

during the time that

From this reading But this one could not have been told before now, because it happened after the armies had quit fighting and while the Peace Conference was busily engaged in belying its first name.

which person or people

From this reading For Mullinix there was a short delay downstairs because the doorman, sharp on the lookout to bar pestersome intruders who might annoy the tenants, could not at first make up his mind about Mullinix.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading So far as our purposes are concerned, it began to happen on an afternoon at the end of the month of March of this present year, when J. J. Mullinix, of the Secret Service, called on Miss Mildred Smith, the well-known interior decorator, in her studio apartments on the top floor of one of the best-looking apartment houses in town.