Chapter XI

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

put in effect

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

later than; following

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

a collection of resources

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

past form of “avert” — prevent the occurrence of; prevent from happening

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

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From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

a high steep bank (usually formed by river erosion)

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

young bird especially of domestic fowl

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

past form of “claim” — assert or affirm strongly; state to be true or existing

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

make right or correct

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

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

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

an unsuccessful ending to a struggle or contest

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

come together

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

past form of “evolve” — work out

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

the inside lower horizontal surface (as of a room, hallway, tent, or other structure)

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

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

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

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

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

plural of “listener” — someone who listens attentively

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

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

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

and nothing more

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

above and across; more than

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

not used up

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

past form of “shuffle” — walk by dragging one's feet

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

and nothing more

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

characterized by order and planning

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

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

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

painstakingly careful and accurate

From this reading But he had seemed so confident; his campaign had been so thorough and systematic, that now, at the close of it, he was more than likely to be correct in his estimate of the result.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

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

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He shuffled across the armory floor and out through the big front door under the tower into the street.

communicated in the form of words

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

plural of “vote” — a choice that is made by counting the number of people in favor of each alternative

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

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

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

at the time that

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.

in the company of; together with

From this reading General Chick did not wait long at the armory after his verbal encounter with Sergeant Barriscale.

past form of “wonder” — have a wish or desire to know something

From this reading He wondered whether Ben Barriscale really knew what he was talking about when he claimed to have a majority of seven votes, or whether his declaration was simply a bluff made for the effect it might have on his listeners.

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

From this reading He knew that he could accomplish nothing by remaining there, and he had a feeling that if he could only see McCormack and talk the situation over with him some plan might be evolved by which threatened defeat would be averted.