Chapter XXIII · Chapter 23

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

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

at or in the front

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

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

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

react verbally

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

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

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

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

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

the act of providing approval and support

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

the two together, not just one

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

-ing form of “cave” — hollow out as if making a cave or opening

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

examine so as to determine accuracy, quality, or condition

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

an abrupt failure of function or complete physical exhaustion

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

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

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

enter into a contractual arrangement

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

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

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

command with authority

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

a heavy rain

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

divisible by two

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

plural of “expert” — a person with special knowledge or ability who performs skillfully

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

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

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

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

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

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

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

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

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

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

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

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

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

and nothing more

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

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

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

structure built of stone or brick by a mason

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

plural of “material” — the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

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

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

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

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

possessive form of “morris” — United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

a muzzle-loading high-angle gun with a short barrel that fires shells at high elevations for a short range

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

a form of address for a man

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

and nothing more

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

something that results

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

a stock or supply of foods

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

the remains of something that has been destroyed or broken up

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

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

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

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

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

separate into parts or portions

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

a thing constructed; a complex entity constructed of many parts

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

a solemn statement made under oath

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

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

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

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

From this reading Even then there might have been some doubt as to the outcome but for Holker Morris's testimony.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading He not only sent in his report, but appeared himself, he told the Council, so as to answer any questions Mr. McGowan or his friends might ask.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

(law) the findings of a jury on issues of fact submitted to it for decision; can be used in formulating a judgment

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

a crime less serious than a felony

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

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

From this reading That the verdict was a just one was apparent from the reports of both McGowan's and the Railroad Company's experts.

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

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

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

From this reading These showed that the McGowan mortar held but little cement, and that not of the best; that the backing of the masonry was composed of loose rubble instead of split stone, and that the collapse of his structure was not caused by the downpour, but by the caving in of culverts and spillways, which were built of materials in direct violation of the provisions of the contract.

-ing form of “wipe” — rub with a circular motion

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The check “struck” MacFarlane just as the chairman had said it would, wiping out his losses by the flood with something ahead for his next undertaking.