Chapter IV

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

marked by sudden changes in subject and sharp transitions

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

past form of “act” — perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

having the benefit of careful prior consideration or counsel

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

the season when the leaves fall from the trees

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

a financier who owns or is an executive in a bank

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

domesticated bovine animals as a group regardless of sex or age

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

possessive form of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

carefully weighed

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

(United Kingdom) a region created by territorial division for the purpose of local government

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

a vote to select the winner of a position or political office

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

a person or thing equal to another in value or measure or force or effect or significance etc

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

inflected form of “forget” — dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

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

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

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

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

a single distinct event

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

set afire

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

a particular point in time

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

a part that goes over or into the mouth of a person

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

not any; not one

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

the act of officially naming a candidate

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

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

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

on one occasion

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

and nothing more

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

in a very offensive manner

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

the act of refusing

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

a feeling of deep and bitter anger and ill-will

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

worried and uneasy

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

a deliberate discourteous act (usually as an expression of anger or disapproval)

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

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

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

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

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

make a mess of, destroy or ruin

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

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

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

not to be trusted

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

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

From this reading The election was in the autumn; the nomination was equivalent to election; and Felipe considered that he had too long been kept apart from that particular spoil.

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

From this reading He had stated that Martinez should hold no political office; he gave offices only to men who did exactly as he advised; his exact words were that the Mexican was "tricky and no good."

at the time that

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

which person or people

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Martinez had once had a slight difference with the banker, and now outrageously Sorenson had recalled it.

the words that are spoken

From this reading For the moment he forgot the resentment kindled by Sorenson's abrupt refusal and brutal words when he asked for the nomination for county attorney.

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

From this reading A SECRET CONFERENCE On a certain afternoon Felipe Martinez, the lean and restless attorney who had acted as the Mexican workmen's mouthpiece, observed through the broad plate-glass window of the San Mateo Cattle Company's office an incident that greatly interested him.