Chapter IX

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

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

later than; following

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

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

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

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

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading "I was sorry not to find you when I called yesterday, Mr. Secretary," began Douglas.

next to; at the side of

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

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

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

United States politician who proposed that individual territories be allowed to decide whether they would have slavery; he engaged in a famous series of debates with Abraham Lincoln (1813-1861)

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading "I was sorry not to find you when I called yesterday, Mr. Secretary," began Douglas.

brought together in one place

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

a man of refinement

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

(usually plural) an acknowledgment or expression of good will (especially on meeting)

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

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

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

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

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

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

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

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

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

someone who hunts game

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

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

From this reading "I was sorry not to find you when I called yesterday, Mr. Secretary," began Douglas.

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

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading "You need not wait, Jones."

set down according to a plan

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

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

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

an animal skin made smooth and flexible by removing the hair and then tanning

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

a person who carries a message

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

past form of “motion” — show, express or direct through movement

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading "You need not wait, Jones."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "You need not wait, Jones."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

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

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

a person who is head of an administrative department of government

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

term of address for a man

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading "I was sorry not to find you when I called yesterday, Mr. Secretary," began Douglas.

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

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

someone skilled in the transcription of speech (especially dictation)

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

carry out

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

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

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Show Mr. Hunter in," he directed, then looked across at his stenographer.

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

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

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

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

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

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

past form of “usher” — take (someone) to their seats, as in theaters or auditoriums

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

the activity of making visits

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading "You need not wait, Jones."

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

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

at the time that

From this reading "I was sorry not to find you when I called yesterday, Mr. Secretary," began Douglas.

which person or people

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.

the words that are spoken

From this reading As the stenographer gathered up his papers and hastened out of the room, Douglas was ushered in, and after a few words of greeting the Secretary motioned him to take the large leather chair placed beside his desk.

the day immediately before today

From this reading "I was sorry not to find you when I called yesterday, Mr. Secretary," began Douglas.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading AT THE STATE DEPARTMENT "This gentleman has called to see you, sir," and the messenger handed a visiting card to the Secretary of State, who laid his pen down on his desk and carefully inspected the card.