Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

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

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

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

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

aroused to action

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

for the reason that

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

the two together, not just one

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

of short duration or distance

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

bestow a quality on

From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

send away towards a designated goal

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

in accordance with what is appropriate or suitable for the circumstances

From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

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From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

being one more than ten

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

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From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

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From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

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

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

pause or hold back in uncertainty or unwillingness

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

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

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

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From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

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

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

a writer for newspapers and magazines

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

the force of workers available

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

freedom from vanity or conceit

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

not any; not one

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

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

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

something proposed (such as a plan or assumption)

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

past form of “rebuke” — censure severely or angrily

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

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From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

possessive form of “richards” — English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

express in words

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

past form of “scandalize” — strike with disgust or revulsion

From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

a member of a senate

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

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

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

plural of “statesman” — a man who is a respected leader in national or international affairs

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

not in physical motion

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

inflected form of “teach” — impart skills or knowledge to

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

express in words

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

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

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

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

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading He aroused himself on the third evening, killed Richard's dispatch, and rebuked that earnest journalist with the following:

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

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

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

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

an American who favored the British side during the American Revolution

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

the act of using

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading So much, in truth, did Senator Hanway, by way of Richard and the _Daily Tory_, contribute to the gayety of the times, that the editor-in-chief was duly scandalized.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.

at the time that

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

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

From this reading There are so many things concerning both men and measures that statesmen want said, and which, because of their modesty, they themselves hesitate to say, that Senator Hanway, when now through Richard he might tell this story of politics or declare that proposal of state, and still keep his own name under cover, discovered in the _Daily Tory_ a source of relief.

having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading The latter was no wise backward in his use of the columns of the _Daily Tory_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW RICHARD WAS TAUGHT MANY THINGS Richard went every day at eleven for a brief conference with Senator Hanway.