Chapter IX

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

(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 And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading “But why would that man risk his life to get that roll of ancient papyrus?”

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

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

plural of “bang” — a vigorous blow

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

for the reason that

From this reading And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “But why would that man risk his life to get that roll of ancient papyrus?”

a compartment at the front of a motor vehicle or locomotive where driver sits

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

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

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

an urgent or peremptory request

From this reading And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading “But why would that man risk his life to get that roll of ancient papyrus?”

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From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

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

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

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

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading “But why would that man risk his life to get that roll of ancient papyrus?”

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

(often followed by “of”) a large number or amount or extent

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading “But why would that man risk his life to get that roll of ancient papyrus?”

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

the force of workers available

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

on one occasion

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

paper made from the papyrus plant by cutting it in strips and pressing it flat; used by ancient Egyptians and Greeks and Romans

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

subject to or requiring payment especially as specified

From this reading And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

possessive form of “press” — the state of demanding notice or attention

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

text handwritten in the style of printed matter

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

past form of “pull” — cause to move by pulling

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

plural of “rattle” — a rapid series of short loud sounds (as might be heard with a stethoscope in some types of respiratory disorders)

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading “But why would that man risk his life to get that roll of ancient papyrus?”

move by turning over or rotating

From this reading “But why would that man risk his life to get that roll of ancient papyrus?”

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

plural of “say” — the chance to speak

From this reading And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

established irrevocably

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

hit with a missile from a weapon

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

move stealthily

From this reading And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

with low volume

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

a smallest army unit

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

plural of “thug” — an aggressive and violent young criminal

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

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

From this reading And all because it says on each slip of paper, ‘Payable to the bearer on demand.’”

the present time or age

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

a source of difficulty

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

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

From this reading SEALED ORDERS Once they were safely stowed away in a cab he pulled the green-wrapped package from his pocket.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading “But why would that man risk his life to get that roll of ancient papyrus?”

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Today a printing press rattles and bangs for an hour or two and not many weeks later two groups of men, one a band of thugs, the other a squad of officers, shoot it out for possession of that printing press’s work.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading “Papyrus,” he said softly, “like our paper of today, has caused a lot of trouble in the world.

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

From this reading “But why would that man risk his life to get that roll of ancient papyrus?”