Chapter XIX

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

later than; following

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

anew

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

a vehicle that can fly

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

in addition

From this reading He also made an appointment with Wilson.

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

From this reading He also made an appointment with Wilson.

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

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

any person at all

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading He also made an appointment with Wilson.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

having help; often used as a combining form

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

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From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

deem to be

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

the act of constructing something

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

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From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

a female human offspring

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

a person or firm that employs workers

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

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

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

a large structure at an airport where aircraft can be stored and maintained

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

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

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

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

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

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

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

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

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

past form of “lock” — fasten with a lock

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He also made an appointment with Wilson.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

not any; not one

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

past form of “obey” — be obedient to

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

in an imperative and commanding manner

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

a formal and solemn declaration of objection

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

with low volume

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

tall woody perennial grasses with hollow slender stems especially of the genera Arundo and Phragmites

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

worthy of or requiring responsibility or trust; or held accountable

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

express in words

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

any spatial attributes (especially as defined by outline)

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

get rid of

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

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

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

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

From this reading THE ONE TO BLAME Mr. Cumberford locked the doors of the hangar and refused to admit anyone but his own daughter.

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

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

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

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

author of the first novel by an African American that was published in the United States (1808-1870)

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Cumberford listened to him quietly; listened to his declaration that he had had nothing to do with the construction of the aëroplane and therefore could in no way be held responsible for the accident; and after the man had had his say his employer asked him to come to his hotel in the evening to consider what should be done.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Wilson obeyed without protest, but Reed was angry and said it was his duty to put the aircraft into shape again.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Even Reed and Wilson, having assisted to drag the wreck to its shed, were ordered peremptorily to keep out.