used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
aloneadjectiveUS /əˈloʊn/
Having no one else present.
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
having undesirable or negative qualities
From this reading On the table lay his letter of introduction and his bad "Souvenir" dollar.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
ChairmannounUS /ˈtʃermən/
the officer who presides at the meetings of an organization
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading "The meeting will please come to order!" he said, rapping the table smartly.
CommitteenounUS /kəˈmɪti/
a special group delegated to consider some matter
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
dollarnounUS /ˈdɑːlər/
the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents
From this reading On the table lay his letter of introduction and his bad "Souvenir" dollar.
EconomistnounUS /ɪˈkɑːnəmɪst/
an expert in the science of economics
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
epitomenounUS /ɪˈpɪtəmi/
a standard or typical example
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
plural of “fellow” — a boy or man
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)
From this reading "The Gentleman from Montana has the floor."
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading "The Gentleman from Montana has the floor."
a man of refinement
From this reading "The Gentleman from Montana has the floor."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "The Gentleman from Montana has the floor."
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
an opening into or through something
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
introductionnounUS /ˌɪntrəˈdʌkʃən/
the act of beginning something new
From this reading On the table lay his letter of introduction and his bad "Souvenir" dollar.
set down according to a plan
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading On the table lay his letter of introduction and his bad "Souvenir" dollar.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading On the table lay his letter of introduction and his bad "Souvenir" dollar.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
mankind'snounUS /ˈmænˈkaɪndz/
possessive form of “mankind” — all of the living human inhabitants of the earth
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
meditatingverbUS /ˈmedəteɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
a formally arranged gathering
From this reading "The meeting will please come to order!" he said, rapping the table smartly.
MitchellnounUS /ˈmɪtʃəl/
English aeronautical engineer (1895-1937)
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
MontananounUS /mɑːnˈtænə/
a state in northwestern United States on the Canadian border
From this reading "The Gentleman from Montana has the floor."
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
a form of address for a man
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading On the table lay his letter of introduction and his bad "Souvenir" dollar.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading "The meeting will please come to order!" he said, rapping the table smartly.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
give pleasure to or be pleasing to
From this reading "The meeting will please come to order!" he said, rapping the table smartly.
involving or characteristic of politics or parties or politicians
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
hitting a golf ball that is on the green using a putter
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
rappingverbUS /ˈræpɪŋ/
inflected form of “rap” — strike sharply
From this reading "The meeting will please come to order!" he said, rapping the table smartly.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "The meeting will please come to order!" he said, rapping the table smartly.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
smartlyadverbUS /ˈsmɑːrtli/
in a clever manner
From this reading "The meeting will please come to order!" he said, rapping the table smartly.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
SouvenirnounUS /ˌsuːvəˈnɪr/
something of sentimental value
From this reading On the table lay his letter of introduction and his bad "Souvenir" dollar.
statesmannounUS /ˈsteɪtsmən/
a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
a set of data arranged in rows and columns
From this reading On the table lay his letter of introduction and his bad "Souvenir" dollar.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On the table lay his letter of introduction and his bad "Souvenir" dollar.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
ThompsonnounUS /ˈtɑːmpsən/
United States classical archaeologist (born in Canada) noted for leading the excavation of the Athenian agora (1906-2000)
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading "_A man so various that he seemed to be Not one, but all mankind's epitome._" Thompson sat in his room alone, meditating on Mitchell, statesman and Political Economist.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading "The meeting will please come to order!" he said, rapping the table smartly.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "I move you, Mr. Chairman," said the Gentleman from Montana, "that the letter of introduction be laid upon the table, and that this House do now go into Committee of putting the other fellows in the Hole."
