Chapter XXII

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

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

making or becoming suitable; adjusting to circumstances

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

Having no one else present.

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

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

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

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

From this reading As they were getting breakfast on the morning they left Edinburgh, Staffer said to Dick:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading As they were getting breakfast on the morning they left Edinburgh, Staffer said to Dick:

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Certainly not," said Dick.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

someone who is a detective

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading I don't suppose you'll mind doing an errand for me in the meantime?"

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From this reading I don't suppose you'll mind doing an errand for me in the meantime?"

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

inspired with confidence

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

a short trip that is taken in the performance of a necessary task or mission

From this reading I don't suppose you'll mind doing an errand for me in the meantime?"

making lively and cheerful

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I don't suppose you'll mind doing an errand for me in the meantime?"

an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading As they were getting breakfast on the morning they left Edinburgh, Staffer said to Dick:

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

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

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

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

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

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

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

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

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I don't suppose you'll mind doing an errand for me in the meantime?"

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

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

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

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

go away from a place

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading As they were getting breakfast on the morning they left Edinburgh, Staffer said to Dick:

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

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

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

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

From this reading I don't suppose you'll mind doing an errand for me in the meantime?"

a person who carries a message

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading I don't suppose you'll mind doing an errand for me in the meantime?"

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading As they were getting breakfast on the morning they left Edinburgh, Staffer said to Dick:

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "Certainly not," said Dick.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading As they were getting breakfast on the morning they left Edinburgh, Staffer said to Dick:

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

the state of being sober and not intoxicated by alcohol

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

in the near future

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

an employee who is a member of a staff of workers (especially a member of the staff that works for the President of the United States)

From this reading As they were getting breakfast on the morning they left Edinburgh, Staffer said to Dick:

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

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

express a supposition

From this reading I don't suppose you'll mind doing an errand for me in the meantime?"

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

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

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

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

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

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

From this reading As they were getting breakfast on the morning they left Edinburgh, Staffer said to Dick:

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

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

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We must start back as soon as we can, but there's an adjustment to be made on the car that may keep me half an hour at the garage.

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

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

which person or people

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

in the company of; together with

From this reading STAFFER'S MESSENGER Dick spent several exhilarating days in Edinburgh, although on the whole he conducted himself with a sobriety that surprised his companions, who were thus encouraged to leave him alone.

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

From this reading I don't suppose you'll mind doing an errand for me in the meantime?"