Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

further or added

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

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

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

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

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

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

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

a youthful male person

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

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From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

a sum of money allocated for a particular purpose

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

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

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

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

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

entrusted with private information and the confidence of another

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

in a confidential manner

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

the legislature of the United States government

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

the act of restricting your food intake (or your intake of particular foods)

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

Not remembered; lapsed from memory.

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

a mixture of potassium nitrate, charcoal, and sulfur in a 75:15:10 ratio which is used in gunnery, time fuses, and fireworks

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

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

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

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

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

cause to move by striking

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

the act of retaining something

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

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

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

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 Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

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

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

plural of “minister” — a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

not any; not one

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

a brief written record

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

To move from a closed position.

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

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

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

cut or make a way through

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

correct or appropriate behavior

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

third-person singular of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

-ing form of “receive” — get something; come into possession of

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

plural of “remark” — a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

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

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

language or behavior intended to mock or humiliate

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

having a surface free from roughness or bumps or ridges or irregularities

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

express in words

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

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

From this reading SMOOTH RECEIVES THE DOCUMENTS, AND CALLS A CONGRESS AT OSTEND.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

a special situation

From this reading I should tell the reader that an additional cause of my anxiety was the not receiving a reply to a private and confidential note to Pierce, in which I remonstrated with him against the propriety of holding a thing so open to base ridicule as a Congress of American Ministers at Ostend.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

precisely as stated

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

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

From this reading Then I received a private note from his boy Caleb, in which he stated very confidentially that everything was waiting the next turn in the Brigadier's mind.

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

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.

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

From this reading "Several months having passed, during which no further instructions from the General came to hand, I began to think he had forgotten my mission, and taken himself to dieting on gunpowder and War-Messages for the next Congress.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Caleb's letter discovered much impatience with his position, and a good many sly remarks which were intended as a hit at Marcy and his budget.