Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

conforming exactly or almost exactly to fact or to a standard or performing with total accuracy

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

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

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

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

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

the activity of contributing to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

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

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

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

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

showing effects of planning or manipulation

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

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

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

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

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

plural of “editorial” — an article giving opinions or perspectives

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

a boy or man

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

consisting of small disconnected parts

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

provided with whatever is necessary for a purpose (as furniture or equipment or authority)

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

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

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

plural of “happening” — an event that happens

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

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

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

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

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

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

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

a message received and understood

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

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

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

a special way of doing something

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

set down according to a plan

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

relating to or applicable to or concerned with the administration of a city or town or district rather than a larger area

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

deficient in amount or quality or extent

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

according to the clock

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

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

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

obtain a patent for

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

exert pressure or force to or upon

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

moving as on a slippery surface

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

apt to speak irritably

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

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

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

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

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

up to a particular time

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

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

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

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

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

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

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

up to a particular time

From this reading He did not hear of Jim's arrival in town and his drive to the hospital until next morning.

stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

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

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

a guard who keeps watch

From this reading At supper time they read fragmentary Associated Press despatches and a more or less accurate chronicle of local happenings in _The Watchman_.

at the time that

From this reading When told of it, he laid down his pipe and began slipping on his coat.

having won

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading THE WINNING OF THE ROAD The Chicago papers reach Tillman City by nine o'clock every morning, and the inhabitants wait till then for information from the outside world.

be worried, concerned, anxious, troubled, or uneasy

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

the act of creating written works

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.

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

From this reading Since the coming of the new editor, Tillman's one daily had contrived to worry along without the assistance of a patent inside, for he was an ambitious young fellow with a knack for writing snappy editorials, and he made the most of the meagre news the city furnished.