Chapter IX

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

From this reading Steindal, Constantine and Co. haven’t a dog’s chance!”

(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 I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE CONFOUNDED HOTEL CLERK “Whoop!” shouted the American, joyously.

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

From this reading Steindal, Constantine and Co. haven’t a dog’s chance!”

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

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

actively or fully engaged or occupied

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Steindal, Constantine and Co. haven’t a dog’s chance!”

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading THE CONFOUNDED HOTEL CLERK “Whoop!” shouted the American, joyously.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading Steindal, Constantine and Co. haven’t a dog’s chance!”

a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

perplexed by many conflicting situations or statements; filled with bewilderment

From this reading THE CONFOUNDED HOTEL CLERK “Whoop!” shouted the American, joyously.

Emperor of Rome who stopped the persecution of Christians and in 324 made Christianity the official religion of the Roman Empire; in 330 he moved his capital from Rome to Byzantium and renamed it Constantinople (280-337)

From this reading Steindal, Constantine and Co. haven’t a dog’s chance!”

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

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

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

From this reading “Didn’t I tell you things were going to hum?

possessive form of “dog” — a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Steindal, Constantine and Co. haven’t a dog’s chance!”

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

qualified for by right according to law

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

arouse or elicit a feeling

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

in harmony with the spirit of particular persons or occasion

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

born free of free parents

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

the act of departing

From this reading “Didn’t I tell you things were going to hum?

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

From this reading Steindal, Constantine and Co. haven’t a dog’s chance!”

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

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE CONFOUNDED HOTEL CLERK “Whoop!” shouted the American, joyously.

sing with closed lips

From this reading “Didn’t I tell you things were going to hum?

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

From this reading “Didn’t I tell you things were going to hum?

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

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

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading THE CONFOUNDED HOTEL CLERK “Whoop!” shouted the American, joyously.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

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

From this reading You stand on me!

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

something you have to do

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading You stand on me!

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

as yourself

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

having a point

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

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

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

in a vehement outcry

From this reading THE CONFOUNDED HOTEL CLERK “Whoop!” shouted the American, joyously.

be standing; be upright

From this reading You stand on me!

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

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

From this reading Steindal, Constantine and Co. haven’t a dog’s chance!”

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

express in words

From this reading “Didn’t I tell you things were going to hum?

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

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

From this reading THE CONFOUNDED HOTEL CLERK “Whoop!” shouted the American, joyously.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading “Didn’t I tell you things were going to hum?

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

From this reading “Didn’t I tell you things were going to hum?

unroll, unfold, or spread out or be unrolled, unfolded, or spread out from a furled state

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

not in keeping with accepted standards of what is right or proper in polite society

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

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

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

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

From this reading “Didn’t I tell you things were going to hum?

shout, as if with joy or enthusiasm

From this reading THE CONFOUNDED HOTEL CLERK “Whoop!” shouted the American, joyously.

intense anger (usually on an epic scale)

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading I pointed out that such unseemly behavior at the door of a busy hotel in the High was likely to cause unpleasant comment, if, indeed, it did not excite proctorial wrath, and he retorted that a freeborn Yankee was entitled to unfurl the Stars and Stripes on all such occasions as seemed personally fitting.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “Didn’t I tell you things were going to hum?