Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

inflected form of “admit” — declare to be true or admit the existence or reality or truth of

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

contrary to your interests or welfare

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

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

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

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

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

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

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

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

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

a long seat for more than one person

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

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From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

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From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

an occurrence of something

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

permission to do something

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

someone (a person or firm) who contracts to build things

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

plural of “court” — an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

a natural stream of water smaller than a river (and often a tributary of a river)

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

called forth from a latent or potential state by stimulation

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

communicated in words

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

set up or found

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

-ing form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

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

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

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

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

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

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Their hands, however, said one and all, were tied in the matter.

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

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

past form of “inquire” — address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

plural of “interview” — the questioning of a person (or a conversation in which information is elicited); often conducted by journalists

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Their hands, however, said one and all, were tied in the matter.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

not any; not one

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

the middle of the day

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Their hands, however, said one and all, were tied in the matter.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

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From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

a future prospect or potential

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

communicate vividly

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

set that receives radio or tv signals

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Their hands, however, said one and all, were tied in the matter.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

quiet, dark, or concealed

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

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

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

declared as fact; explicitly stated

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

past form of “suggest” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

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

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

bound or secured closely

From this reading Their hands, however, said one and all, were tied in the matter.

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

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The engineer and the contractor went down the steps of the state house and found a seat on a bench at a shady spot of the grounds.

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

From this reading Their hands, however, said one and all, were tied in the matter.

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

From this reading All of them had listened, asked questions, expressed their regret at the situation in which Perro Creek project found itself, but stated that the Board had no course other than that of executing the law evoked in the case.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By noon Bryant and Carrigan had concluded their interviews with members of the Land and Water Board.

a retraction of a previously held position

From this reading They suggested that Bryant bring an action in the courts to test the law; they admitted that his company might be forced into the hands of a receiver; they inquired concerning the possibility of gaining the consent of the adverse party to a withdrawal of his application.