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Chapter V
Chapter 5 of The Collected Works of Ambrose — Volume 12, In Motley is here in full — 340 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
[_Enter Mark Hanna. Exit, McKinley._] MARK HANNA—Good-morning, Mr. Secretary. H.—What is your business with me, sir? M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President. H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Chapter 5 of The Collected Works of Ambrose — Volume 12, In Motley is here in full — 340 sentences across 68 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
later than; following
From this reading “H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.”
the past participle of “be”
From this reading “H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.”
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading “H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.”
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.”
Every word is available to listen to. Dictionary details are shown only when verified; these are not licensed Oxford entries.
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From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
later than; following
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading H.—What is your business with me, sir?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_Enter Mark Hanna.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit, McKinley._] MARK HANNA—Good-morning, Mr. Secretary.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit, McKinley._] MARK HANNA—Good-morning, Mr. Secretary.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading H.—What is your business with me, sir?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_Enter Mark Hanna.
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading H.—What is your business with me, sir?
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading [_Enter Mark Hanna.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit, McKinley._] MARK HANNA—Good-morning, Mr. Secretary.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading H.—What is your business with me, sir?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit, McKinley._] MARK HANNA—Good-morning, Mr. Secretary.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Exit, McKinley._] MARK HANNA—Good-morning, Mr. Secretary.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading H.—What is your business with me, sir?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading H.—After what you said to the President on that subject, sir—— M. H.—It has never been mentioned between us.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading H.—What is your business with me, sir?
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
in the company of; together with
From this reading H.—What is your business with me, sir?
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading M. H.—Why, John, I came to ask you if you would accept the nomination for Vice-President.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading H.—What is your business with me, sir?
