Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

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From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

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

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading For Deborah was flushed with triumph, the meeting had been a huge success.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

United States industrialist who built the first American locomotive; founded Cooper Union in New York City to offer free courses in the arts and sciences (1791-1883)

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

recognizable; marked

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

having the pinkish flush of health

From this reading For Deborah was flushed with triumph, the meeting had been a huge success.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For Deborah was flushed with triumph, the meeting had been a huge success.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

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

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading For Deborah was flushed with triumph, the meeting had been a huge success.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading For Deborah was flushed with triumph, the meeting had been a huge success.

the force of workers available

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Oh, nothing tremendous," Roger said.

being perceived or observed

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh, nothing tremendous," Roger said.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

on one occasion

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

a large flow

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

plural of “politician” — a leader engaged in civil administration

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

without strain or anxiety

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

possessing material wealth

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Oh, nothing tremendous," Roger said.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

past form of “soothe” — give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

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

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading For Deborah was flushed with triumph, the meeting had been a huge success.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

express in words

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading "Oh, nothing tremendous," Roger said.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading For Deborah was flushed with triumph, the meeting had been a huge success.

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.

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

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading She started to tell him about it, but noticed his troubled expression and asked him what was on his mind.

at the time that

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

which person or people

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

in the company of; together with

From this reading But later in the evening, when Allan and Deborah came in, Roger, who in the meantime had had a good hour in Japan and was somewhat relaxed and soothed, decided at once this was the time to tell her and have done with it.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Cooper Union had been packed to the walls, with an overflow meeting out on the street; thousands of dollars had been pledged and some big politicians had promised support; and men and women, rich and poor, had volunteered their services.