Chapter X · The Counsel of Cadwalader

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

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

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

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

plural of “apartment” — a suite of rooms usually on one floor of an apartment house

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

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

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

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

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

plural of “cast” — the actors in a play

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

marked by blithe unconcern

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

(of hair or feathers) of a golden brown to reddish brown color

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

exhibiting courtesy and politeness

From this reading The General is speaking; his manner a model of the courteous and the suave.

a state in which you want to learn more about something

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

the quality of being unlike or dissimilar

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

without doubt; certainly

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

-ing form of “experience” — undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

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

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

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

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

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

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

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

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

impossible to subdue

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

third-person singular of “inhabit” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

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

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

the month following May and preceding July

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

French soldier who served under George Washington in the American Revolution (1757-1834)

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

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

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading The General is speaking; his manner a model of the courteous and the suave.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

humorist who wrote about the imaginary life of cockroaches (1878-1937)

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

a hypothetical description of a complex entity or process

From this reading The General is speaking; his manner a model of the courteous and the suave.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

easily agitated

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

expecting the best in this best of all possible worlds

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

the largest city in Pennsylvania; located in the southeastern part of the state on the Delaware river; site of Independence Hall where the Declaration of Independence and the Constitution were signed; site of the University of Pennsylvania

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

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

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

located or moved above the surround or above the normal position

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

belonging to or characteristic of Romanticism or the Romantic Movement in the arts

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

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

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

filled with satisfaction

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

having an oblique or slanted direction

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

relating to or derived from the sun or utilizing the energies of the sun

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

the utterance of intelligible speech

From this reading The General is speaking; his manner a model of the courteous and the suave.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

having a sophisticated charm

From this reading The General is speaking; his manner a model of the courteous and the suave.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

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

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

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

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading There is a marked difference between the General and the Marquis; the former tall, powerful, indomitable--the type American; the latter nervous, optimistic, full of romantic heroisms--the type French.

showing a high degree of refinement and the assurance that comes from wide social experience

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.

possessive form of “washington” — the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Philadelphia is experiencing a cool June, and in a sober, Quakerish way shows grateful for it.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

which person or people

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface

From this reading The windows of General Washington’s apartments, looking out into Chestnut Street, are raised to let in the weather and the urbane sun, not too hot, not too cool, casts a slanting glance into the room, as though moved of a solar curiosity concerning the mighty one who inhabits them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The sun, doubtless, goes his way fully satisfied; General Washington himself is there, in casual talk with the Marquis de Lafayette.