Chapter XXIV · Chapter 24

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

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

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

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

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

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

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

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The Commandant, from long disuse, had forgotten the formalities of official correspondence.

(usually plural) everything that is included in a collection and that is held or included in something

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

communication by the exchange of letters

From this reading The Commandant, from long disuse, had forgotten the formalities of official correspondence.

United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1922)

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For a few hours, then--possibly for a few days--he was respited.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

the state of something that has been unused and neglected

From this reading The Commandant, from long disuse, had forgotten the formalities of official correspondence.

the boundary of a surface

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

a flat (usually rectangular) container for a letter, thin package, etc.

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

a feeling of faintness and of being ready to swoon

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

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

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading The Commandant, from long disuse, had forgotten the formalities of official correspondence.

a requirement of etiquette or custom

From this reading The Commandant, from long disuse, had forgotten the formalities of official correspondence.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The Commandant, from long disuse, had forgotten the formalities of official correspondence.

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

From this reading The Commandant, from long disuse, had forgotten the formalities of official correspondence.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

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

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

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

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading For a few hours, then--possibly for a few days--he was respited.

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

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

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

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

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 Commandant, from long disuse, had forgotten the formalities of official correspondence.

not able to be found

From this reading MISSING!

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

having official authority or sanction

From this reading The Commandant, from long disuse, had forgotten the formalities of official correspondence.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

by chance

From this reading For a few hours, then--possibly for a few days--he was respited.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

the act of receiving

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

get something; come into possession of

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

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From this reading For a few hours, then--possibly for a few days--he was respited.

intense aversion

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

inflected form of “sink” — fall or descend to a lower place or level

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

a disassembled barrel; the parts packed for storage or shipment

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

term of address for a man

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

possessive form of “table” — a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

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

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading For a few hours, then--possibly for a few days--he was respited.

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

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

commonly the lowest molding at the base of a column

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

in or of the month preceding the present one

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

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

From this reading For a few hours, then--possibly for a few days--he was respited.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."

in the company of; together with

From this reading His hand shook as he tore open the long envelope, expecting to read his fate, and in the revulsion, as his eyes fell on the few lines of acknowledgment, he caught at the table's edge and sank into his chair with a sudden feeling of faintness.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading _"Sir,--I am directed by the Secretary of State for War to acknowledge receipt of your letter of the 19th ultimo, the contents of which shall receive his attention._ _"I am, sir,_ _"Your obedient servant,_ "J. FLEETWOOD CUNNINGHAM."