Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading Mr. Bayard was sure the members of the osprey pool designed a "bear" campaign.

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

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

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

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.

French soldier said to be fearless and chivalrous (1473-1524)

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

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From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

have

From this reading Mr. Bayard was sure the members of the osprey pool designed a "bear" campaign.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.

any cognitive content held as true

From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

an onerous or difficult concern

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading Mr. Bayard was sure the members of the osprey pool designed a "bear" campaign.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

joined together into a whole

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

a reduction in the gross amount on which a tax is calculated; reduces taxes by the percentage fixed for the taxpayer's income bracket

From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

done or made or performed with purpose and intent

From this reading Mr. Bayard was sure the members of the osprey pool designed a "bear" campaign.

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

From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

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From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

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

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.

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

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

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

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

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

From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

a message received and understood

From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

a high ranking police officer

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

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

From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

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

From this reading Mr. Bayard was sure the members of the osprey pool designed a "bear" campaign.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

a particular point in time

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

a form of address for a man

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

not any; not one

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

come to pass

From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

and nothing more

From this reading Mr. Bayard's belief in a "bear" movement to occur was only a deduction; it was not information--he did not know.

large harmless hawk found worldwide that feeds on fish and builds a bulky nest often occupied for years

From this reading Mr. Bayard was sure the members of the osprey pool designed a "bear" campaign.

to enlarge beyond bounds or the truth

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

an excavation that is (usually) filled with water

From this reading Mr. Bayard was sure the members of the osprey pool designed a "bear" campaign.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.

the act of having and controlling property

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

earlier in time

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

a member of a senate

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Mr. Bayard was sure the members of the osprey pool designed a "bear" campaign.

past form of “talk” — exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For all that, he could not overstate the importance of getting possession of the Hanway report the moment it was prepared.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.

a special situation

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

up to a particular time

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

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

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

at the time that

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

in the company of; together with

From this reading HOW RICHARD MET INSPECTOR VAL When, prior to the hour of Mr. Gwynn's dinner, Richard talked with Mr. Bayard, the burden of their conversation was Northern Consolidated, and what manner of report might be expected from Senator Hanway's committee.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading There was no such thing as being positive until the written report was in Mr. Bayard's hands.