Chapter X

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

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

an active and efficient cause; capable of producing a certain effect

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

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

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

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

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

a variety of bridge in which tricks made in excess of the contract are scored toward game; now generally superseded by contract bridge

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

a relation that provides the foundation for something

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

propose a payment

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

past form of “buzz” — make a buzzing sound

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

gotten under control

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

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

From this reading “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way.

a city of north central North Carolina; site of Duke University

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

chemical process in which one atom or ion or group changes places with another

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

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

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

destroyed or killed

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

a farewell remark

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

receive an academic degree upon completion of one's studies

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

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

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

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

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

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

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

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

From this reading “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

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

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

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

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

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

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

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

From this reading “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

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

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

the use of movements (especially of the hands) to communicate familiar or prearranged signals

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

plural of “movie” — a form of entertainment that enacts a story by sound and a sequence of images giving the illusion of continuous movement

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

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

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

with little or no preparation or forethought

From this reading “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way.

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

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

almost; nearly

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

aged or processed

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

depleted of energy, force, or strength

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

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

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

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

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

the commercial exchange (buying and selling on domestic or international markets) of goods and services

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way.

a performer who projects the voice into a wooden dummy

From this reading “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way.

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

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

articles of the same kind or material; usually used in combination: “silverware”, “software”

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading “Don’t try to,” replied the ventriloquist, in his usual offhand way.

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

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

at the time that

From this reading When Frank had first gone into the business and had bid in at auction the outfit now at Fairlands, he had learned the basis of the trade through an interesting day spent at a motion picture supply house in the small city near his home.

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

From this reading Frank, practically a beginner in the profession, and Hal Vincent, a seasoned graduate, were saying good-bye to each other on the steps of the building which contained the offices and ware rooms of the great National Film Exchange.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading THE PRESS AGENT “I hardly know how to thank you, Mr. Vincent,” spoke Frank Durham.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading For several days the ears of our young hero had buzzed with little besides “movies” chatter.