Chapter XII · Chapter 12

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

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

in addition

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

North American republic containing 50 states - 48 conterminous states in North America plus Alaska in northwest North America and the Hawaiian Islands in the Pacific Ocean; achieved independence in 1776

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

on or to one side

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

a professional person authorized to practice law; conducts lawsuits or gives legal advice

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

plural of “automobile” — a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

an administrative unit of government

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

an employee who performs clerical work (e.g., keeps records or accounts)

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

past form of “complain” — express complaints, discontent, displeasure, or unhappiness

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

form or compose

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

past form of “disgorge” — cause or allow (a solid substance) to flow or run out or over

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

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From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

set up or found

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

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

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

highest in quality

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

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

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

a body of citizens sworn to give a true verdict according to the evidence presented in a court of law

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

a room where books are kept

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

with relatively high volume

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

the force of workers available

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

a disorderly crowd of people

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

a particular point in time

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

according to the clock

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

plural of “photographer” — someone who takes photographs professionally

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

gathered for protruding fullness

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading The district attorney had sent up an assistant, also with a stenographer, and altogether the room was decidedly crowded.

the forest trees growing in a country or region

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.

a lightweight cord

From this reading It became impossible a moment later, when a string of automobiles puffed up the drive and disgorged a mob of reporters and photographers.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

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

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

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

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

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

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

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

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

at the time that

From this reading FRANCISCO SILVA It was not quite ten o'clock when Godfrey and I turned in at the gates of Elmhurst, next morning, and made our way up the drive to the house, but in the library we found a considerable company already assembled.

which person or people

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Goldberger was there, with Freylinghuisen his physician, his clerk, his stenographer, and the men who were to constitute the jury; Simmonds was there, and with him was an alert little man in glasses, who, Godfrey told me in an aside, was Sylvester, the head of the Identification Bureau, and the greatest expert on finger-prints in America.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading As many as the room would hold pushed into it, and the others stood outside in the drive and complained loudly.