Chapter XV

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

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

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

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

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

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

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

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

(sports) a division during which one team is on the offensive

From this reading "Wha' d'youse want to see him 'bout?" demanded the uniform.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

an odorless very poisonous gas that is a product of incomplete combustion of carbon

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

plural of “conference” — a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

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

From this reading "Wha' d'youse want to see him 'bout?" demanded the uniform.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading "Wha' d'youse want to see him 'bout?" demanded the uniform.

make something new, such as a product or a mental or artistic creation

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

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

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

marked by quiet and caution and secrecy; taking pains to avoid being observed

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

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

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Wha' d'youse want to see him 'bout?" demanded the uniform.

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

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

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

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

a message received and understood

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

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

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading "A job."

English writer and lexicographer (1709-1784)

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

a form of address for a man

From this reading MR.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

being on the outside or further from a center

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

asked for

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

Identical; not different.

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

get by special effort

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "Wha' d'youse want to see him 'bout?" demanded the uniform.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

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

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

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

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

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

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

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

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

possessive form of “tom” — male cat

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading "Wha' d'youse want to see him 'bout?" demanded the uniform.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

the act of using

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading "Wha' d'youse want to see him 'bout?" demanded the uniform.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading BAXTER HAS A FEW CONFERENCES Captains of war have it as a common practice to secure information, in such secret ways as they can, about their opponents' plans and movements, and to develop their own plans to match these; and this practice has come into usage among captains of industry.

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

From this reading "Wha' d'youse want to see him 'bout?" demanded the uniform.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The same afternoon that Jake brought news of Tom's scheme to Foley, a man of furtive glance whom a member of the union would have recognized as Johnson requested the youth in the outer office of Baxter & Co. to carry his name to the head of the firm.