Chapter IV

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

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

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

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

plural of “article” — nonfictional prose forming an independent part of a publication

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

plural of “assignment” — a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

of or relating to Canada or its people

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

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From this reading Thus, when Dennis returned to the city-room, he was in hopeful vein.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

made known or openly avowed

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

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From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

plural of “discovery” — the act of discovering something

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

inflected form of “drop” — let fall to the ground

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

a purposeful or industrious undertaking (especially one that requires effort or boldness)

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

divisible by two

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

an act that fails

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

a feeling of favorable regard

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

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

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

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

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

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

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading Thus, when Dennis returned to the city-room, he was in hopeful vein.

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

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

the state of being a married couple voluntarily joined for life (or until divorce)

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

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

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

the force of workers available

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

on one occasion

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Thus, when Dennis returned to the city-room, he was in hopeful vein.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

make square

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

not in physical motion

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

a portable rectangular container for carrying clothes

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

-ing form of “syndicate” — join together into a syndicate

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

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

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus, when Dennis returned to the city-room, he was in hopeful vein.

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

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

male cat

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

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

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

hard to endure

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

a blood vessel that carries blood from the capillaries toward the heart

From this reading Thus, when Dennis returned to the city-room, he was in hopeful vein.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading In this latter endeavour he was more successful than he had dared hope, for the editor declared at once in favour of a series of articles on the Canadian training-camps in the vicinity of Vancouver, and even spoke of syndicating them.

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

From this reading THE SQUARE SUITCASE Tom Dennis, in the meantime, was making some discoveries.

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

From this reading Most of his old friends were still on the staff, with some new men; he said nothing about his marriage, or about his failure in Marshville, but stated that he had been called to the Pacific Coast on unexpected business, and let it go at that.

at the time that

From this reading Thus, when Dennis returned to the city-room, he was in hopeful vein.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In the course of the afternoon he dropped in at his old newspaper office with the object of seeing the boys and trying to get some special assignments on the Pacific Coast.