Chapter XXXI · Chapter 31

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

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

a method of tending to or managing the affairs of a some group of people (especially the group's business affairs)

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

a public promotion of some product or service

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

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

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

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

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

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

From this reading "When are _you_ going to turn on us, Banneker?"

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Judge Enderby opened proceedings with typical directness of attack.

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

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

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

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

form, produce, or emit bubbles

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

make clear and (more) comprehensible

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

past form of “counter” — speak in response

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

trueness of course toward a goal

From this reading Judge Enderby opened proceedings with typical directness of attack.

providing enjoyment; pleasantly entertaining

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

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

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

plural of “exposure” — vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

the act of departing

From this reading "When are _you_ going to turn on us, Banneker?"

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

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

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

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

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

comparative of “hot” — 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 Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

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

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

not producing an intended effect

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

determine the result of (a competition)

From this reading Judge Enderby opened proceedings with typical directness of attack.

a landowner

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

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

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

of lesser importance or stature or rank

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Judge Enderby opened proceedings with typical directness of attack.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Judge Enderby opened proceedings with typical directness of attack.

make a promise or commitment

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

a change for the better as a result of correcting abuses

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

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

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

spots before the eyes caused by opaque cell fragments in the vitreous humor and lens

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

the activity of providing for or maintaining by supplying with money or necessities

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

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

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

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

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading "When are _you_ going to turn on us, Banneker?"

exhibiting the qualities or characteristics that identify a group or kind or category

From this reading Judge Enderby opened proceedings with typical directness of attack.

plural of “upheaval” — a state of violent disturbance and disorder (as in politics or social conditions generally)

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "When are _you_ going to turn on us, Banneker?"

wanting in physical strength

From this reading The Laird administration had shown its intention of diverting city advertising, and Marrineal had countered in the news columns by several minor but not ineffective exposures of weak spots in the city government.

at the time that

From this reading "When are _you_ going to turn on us, Banneker?"

which person or people

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

English physician who was a pioneer in the study of the brain (1621-1675)

From this reading Banneker, who had on the whole continued to support the administration in its reform plans, decided that a talk with Willis Enderby might clarify the position and accordingly made an evening appointment with him at his house.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Politics began to bubble in The Patriot office with promise of hotter upheavals to come.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "When are _you_ going to turn on us, Banneker?"