Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

later than; following

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

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

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

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

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

put into a proper or systematic order

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

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

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

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

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

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From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

past form of “delegate” — transfer power to someone

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

the state capital and largest city of Colorado; located in central Colorado on the South Platte river

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

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

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

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

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

of great significance or value

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It read: Report satisfactory.

and nothing more

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

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

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

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

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Sanders was on the next train.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

A viscous liquid derived from petroleum or plants, stored in large earthen jars.

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Sanders was on the next train.

on one occasion

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

a group of people who work together

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It read: Report satisfactory.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading It read: Report satisfactory.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading Sanders was on the next train.

giving satisfaction

From this reading It read: Report satisfactory.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

plural of “team” — a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

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

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

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

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

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

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Sanders was on the next train.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

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

From this reading Sanders was on the next train.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading DAVE BECOMES AN OFFICE MAN From Graham came a wire a week after the return of the oil expert to Denver.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading He was still much needed at Malapi to look after getting supplies and machinery and to arrange for a wagon train of oil teams, but he dropped or delegated this work for the more important call that had just come.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Can you come at once and arrange with me plan of organization?