Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

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

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

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

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading She reread it; it already had been repeated to her over the telephone.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading "You've received nothing later than this?" she asked.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She reread it; it already had been repeated to her over the telephone.

gum resin used especially in treating skin irritation

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

an abundant nonmetallic tetravalent element occurring in three allotropic forms: amorphous carbon and graphite and diamond; occurs in all organic compounds

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

a lake in southeastern Germany on the northern side of the Swiss Alps; forms part of the Rhine River

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

a reproduction of a written record (e.g. of a legal or school record)

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

the central area or commercial center of a town or city

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

lacking solidity or strength

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

the capital of Kentucky; located in northern Kentucky

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

a message received and understood

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She reread it; it already had been repeated to her over the telephone.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "You've received nothing later than this?" she asked.

letters inscribed (especially words engraved or carved) on something

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

not any; not one

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "You've received nothing later than this?" she asked.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

above and across; more than

From this reading She reread it; it already had been repeated to her over the telephone.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

with speed

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

recurring again and again

From this reading She reread it; it already had been repeated to her over the telephone.

read anew; read again

From this reading She reread it; it already had been repeated to her over the telephone.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

in the near future

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading She reread it; it already had been repeated to her over the telephone.

(psychology) a state of mental or emotional strain or suspense

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "You've received nothing later than this?" she asked.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading "You've received nothing later than this?" she asked.

part of an organism consisting of an aggregate of cells having a similar structure and function

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

in or at the place that

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

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

From this reading SPEARMAN GOES NORTH The message, in blurred lettering and upon the flimsy tissue paper of a carbon copy--that message which had brought tension to the offices of Corvet, Sherrill, and Spearman and had called Constance Sherrill and her mother downtown where further information could be more quickly obtained--was handed to Constance by a clerk as soon as she entered her father's office.

medium for communication

From this reading "4:05 A. M. Frankfort Wireless station has received following message from No. 25: 'We have Benjamin Corvet, of Chicago, aboard.'"

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

From this reading "You've received nothing later than this?" she asked.