Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

be able to spare or give up

From this reading And I can't afford to make a mistake.

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

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

Australian physician and bacteriologist who described the bacterium that causes undulant fever or brucellosis (1855-1931)

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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From this reading And I can't afford to make a mistake.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

noticeable heterogeneity

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

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From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

relating to or concerned with electricity

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

set up or found

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

the quality of being honest

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

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From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

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From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

an opinion formed by judging something

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

in order that something should not happen

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

engage in

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

the boundary line or the area immediately inside the boundary

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

plural of “mistake” — a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

not any; not one

From this reading I've left myself no margin for mistakes, every dollar has got to count."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

and nothing more

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

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From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

above and across; more than

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

make believe with the intent to deceive

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

have faith or confidence in

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

plural of “result” — a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

made afraid

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

a person, without saying who

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

plural of “suggestion” — an idea that is suggested

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

express in words

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

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From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.

a special situation

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

being of use or service

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "I don't pretend to know the first thing about electrical machinery," he said frankly, "I only know the results I want--that I must have.

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

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

during the time that

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While Jennings breakfasted Bruce told him the purpose of his visit to the Pacific coast, hoping that out of the wide experience with machinery which Jennings claimed he might make some useful suggestions; besides Bruce found it a relief to talk the situation over with someone he had known.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading I've got to rely on the judgment and honesty of others and there's such a diversity of opinion that I tell you, Jennings, I'm scared to death lest I make a mistake.