Chapter II

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

From this reading It was a scene of indescribable confusion and uproar.

(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 It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

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

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

(usually followed by “of”) having capacity or ability

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

inflected form of “clap” — put quickly or forcibly

From this reading They shouted, they clapped, they stamped on the floor of the hall.

the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information

From this reading EFFECT OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION.

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading It was a scene of indescribable confusion and uproar.

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

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

plural of “cry” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

give a description of

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

having lost your job

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading EFFECT OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION.

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

From this reading They shouted, they clapped, they stamped on the floor of the hall.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading They shouted, they clapped, they stamped on the floor of the hall.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

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From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

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

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

defying expression or description

From this reading It was a scene of indescribable confusion and uproar.

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

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

immediately past

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

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

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

a depository for collecting and displaying objects having scientific or historical or artistic value

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EFFECT OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading They shouted, they clapped, they stamped on the floor of the hall.

on one occasion

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

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

From this reading EFFECT OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION.

past form of “produce” — bring forth or yield

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

plural of “roar” — a deep prolonged loud noise

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading It was a scene of indescribable confusion and uproar.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading They shouted, they clapped, they stamped on the floor of the hall.

plural of “shout” — a loud utterance; often in protest or opposition

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

past form of “stamp” — walk heavily

From this reading They shouted, they clapped, they stamped on the floor of the hall.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

the activity of supplying or providing something

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

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

From this reading EFFECT OF THE PRESIDENT'S COMMUNICATION.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They shouted, they clapped, they stamped on the floor of the hall.

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

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

a state of commotion and noise and confusion

From this reading It was a scene of indescribable confusion and uproar.

characterized by variety

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

in a violent manner

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

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

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

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

From this reading It was a scene of indescribable confusion and uproar.

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

plural of “weapon” — any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading All the weapons in the museum discharged at once could not have more violently set in motion the waves of sound.

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

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.

the words that are spoken

From this reading It is impossible to describe the effect produced by the last words of the honorable president—the cries, the shouts, the succession of roars, hurrahs, and all the varied vociferations which the American language is capable of supplying.