Chapter IX · COLIN McPHERSON’S CALL

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

(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 There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

in addition

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

a cheerful and agreeable mood

From this reading Mrs. Parks, who was usually all amiability, was somewhat ruffled in spirits.

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading The arrival of the flowers and note created a little diversion in the household and helped to clear the atmosphere.

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

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading The arrival of the flowers and note created a little diversion in the household and helped to clear the atmosphere.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The arrival of the flowers and note created a little diversion in the household and helped to clear the atmosphere.

past form of “confide” — reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

continue a certain state, condition, or activity

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading The arrival of the flowers and note created a little diversion in the household and helped to clear the atmosphere.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

the specified day of the month

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

an activity that diverts or amuses or stimulates

From this reading The arrival of the flowers and note created a little diversion in the household and helped to clear the atmosphere.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

being one more than seven

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

to a considerable degree

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading The arrival of the flowers and note created a little diversion in the household and helped to clear the atmosphere.

the back of a horse

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

a social unit living together

From this reading The arrival of the flowers and note created a little diversion in the household and helped to clear the atmosphere.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

quality of coming late or later in time

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

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

From this reading The arrival of the flowers and note created a little diversion in the household and helped to clear the atmosphere.

United States evangelist (born in Canada) noted for her extravagant religious services (1890-1944)

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

a form of address for a man

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Mrs. Parks, who was usually all amiability, was somewhat ruffled in spirits.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

vice president under Eisenhower and 37th President of the United States; resigned after the Watergate scandal in 1974 (1913-1994)

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

a brief written record

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

according to the clock

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

United States civil rights leader who refused to give up her seat on a bus to a white man in Montgomery (Alabama) and so triggered the national Civil Rights movement (born in 1913)

From this reading Mrs. Parks, who was usually all amiability, was somewhat ruffled in spirits.

past form of “postpone” — hold back to a later time

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

past form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

shaken into waves or undulations as by wind

From this reading Mrs. Parks, who was usually all amiability, was somewhat ruffled in spirits.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading Mrs. Parks, who was usually all amiability, was somewhat ruffled in spirits.

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading Mrs. Parks, who was usually all amiability, was somewhat ruffled in spirits.

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

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

sexually exciting or gratifying

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

under normal conditions

From this reading Mrs. Parks, who was usually all amiability, was somewhat ruffled in spirits.

precisely as stated

From this reading There was also a note from Reginald for Irene saying that as the rain might continue all day and if it did not the roads would be very muddy, the proposed drive must be postponed to some later date.

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

at the time that

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

which person or people

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

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

From this reading The next day was hot and sultry, with signs of rain, which began to fall heavily by eight o’clock, but not so heavily that Nixon did not get through it with a basket of cut flowers from Mr. McPherson, who, he said, would call in the afternoon.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “She felt wrong end up and didn’t know whether she was on foot or horseback,” she confided to me, said deplorable state having been brought about first by the lateness of the hour when we came in.