Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

European herb somewhat resembling celery widely naturalized in Britain coastal regions and often cultivated as a potherb

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

in addition

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

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

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

aroused to impatience or anger

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

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

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

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From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

a noisy mock serenade (made by banging pans and kettles) to a newly married couple

From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

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From this reading CHARIVARIA.

of persons; not subject to change

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

an establishment on the waterfront where vessels are built or fitted out or repaired

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

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From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

a native or inhabitant of Europe

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

a former president

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

represented as greater than is true or reasonable

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

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

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

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

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

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

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

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

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

the title of the Holy Roman Emperors or the emperors of Austria or of Germany until 1918

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

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

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

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From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

a cgs unit of illumination equal to the brightness of a perfectly diffusing surface that emits or reflects one lumen per square centimeter

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

engage in

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

the molecular weight of a substance expressed in grams; the basic unit of amount of substance adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

-ing form of “notice” — discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

on one occasion

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

third-person singular of “owe” — be obliged to pay or repay

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

an amount of time

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

plural of “physician” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

past form of “proceed” — continue talking

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

new

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

possessive form of “roosevelt” — 32nd President of the United States; elected four times; instituted New Deal to counter the Great Depression and led country during World War II (1882-1945)

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

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

From this reading OR THE LONDON CHARIVARI.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.

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

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

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From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

a message informing of danger

From this reading He landed, it seems, on the mole of the Kaiser Dockyard, not noticing a warning to trespassers--and certain of our newspapers proceeded at once to make a mountain out of the mole.

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

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

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

From this reading LORD BRASSEY is said to be annoyed at the way in which his recent adventure at Kiel was exaggerated.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading Mr. ROOSEVELT'S American physician, Dr. ALEXANDER LAMBERT, has confirmed the advice of his European physicians that the EX-PRESIDENT must have four months' rest and must keep out of politics absolutely for that period; and it is said that President WILSON is also of the opinion that the distinguished invalid owes it to his country to keep quiet for a time.