used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
speak to
From this reading Thereafter he called Waldron on the 'phone, at his Fifth Avenue address.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading AN INTERLOPER.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
past form of “answer” — react verbally
From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Thereafter he called Waldron on the 'phone, at his Fifth Avenue address.
a line of approach
From this reading Thereafter he called Waldron on the 'phone, at his Fifth Avenue address.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading Thereafter he called Waldron on the 'phone, at his Fifth Avenue address.
carefully-modulated
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From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
condescendverbUS /ˌkɑːndɪˈsend/
behave in a patronizing and condescending manner
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
recognizable; marked
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
eleventhadjectiveUS /ɪˈlevənθ/
coming next after the tenth and just before the twelfth in position
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
experimentsnounUS /ɪkˈsperəmənts/
plural of “experiment” — the act of conducting a controlled test or investigation
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
FifthnounUS /fɪfθ/
a quantity of liquor equal to one fifth of a United States gallon
From this reading Thereafter he called Waldron on the 'phone, at his Fifth Avenue address.
FlintnounUS /flɪnt/
a hard kind of stone; a form of silica more opaque than chalcedony
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
garagenounUS /ɡərˈɑːʒ/
an outbuilding (or part of a building) for housing automobiles
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
hold firmly
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
HeightsnounUS /haɪts/
a high place
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
Herzog
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From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
informingnounUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrmɪŋ/
to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
INTERLOPERnounUS /ˈɪntərloʊpər/
someone who intrudes on the privacy or property of another without permission
From this reading AN INTERLOPER.
conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
laboratoriesnounUS /ˈlæbrətɔːriz/
plural of “laboratory” — a workplace for the conduct of scientific research
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
limousinenounUS /ˈlɪməziːn/
large luxurious car; usually driven by a chauffeur
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
the force of workers available
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
a form of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
Oakwood
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From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
a human being
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
phonenounUS /foʊn/
electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds
From this reading Thereafter he called Waldron on the 'phone, at his Fifth Avenue address.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
past form of “pray” — address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
a calm, lengthy, intent consideration
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
term of address for a man
From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
an event that accomplishes its intended purpose
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
telephonedverbUS /ˈteləfoʊnd/
past form of “telephone” — get or try to get into communication (with someone) by telephone
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
ThereafteradverbUS /ðeˈræftər/
from that time on
From this reading Thereafter he called Waldron on the 'phone, at his Fifth Avenue address.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
go to see a place, as for entertainment
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
Waldron
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From this reading Thereafter he called Waldron on the 'phone, at his Fifth Avenue address.
which person or people
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
William
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From this reading Flint, after some reflection, decided he would so condescend; and forthwith ordered his limousine from his private garage on William Street.
wirenounUS /ˈwaɪər/
ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc
From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading On the eleventh day after this interview between the two men who, between them, practically held the whole world in their grasp, Herzog telephoned up from Oakwood Heights and took the liberty of informing Flint that his experiments had reached a point of such success that he prayed Flint would condescend to visit the laboratories in person.
but in spite of that
From this reading "Mr. Waldron is not up, yet, sir," a carefully-modulated voice answered over the wire.
