Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

(of mail) marked with a destination

From this reading For the first time in his life the engineer had heard those words addressed to himself.

Having no one else present.

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

a bowl-shaped vessel; usually used for holding food or liquids

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading He could not rid himself of the feeling that he had come suddenly to the end of his career.

English clergyman who invented the power loom (1743-1823)

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

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

From this reading He could not rid himself of the feeling that he had come suddenly to the end of his career.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading WHAT THE COMPANY MAN TOLD THE MEXICANS.

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

From this reading He could not rid himself of the feeling that he had come suddenly to the end of his career.

having lost your job

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He could not rid himself of the feeling that he had come suddenly to the end of his career.

a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading For the first time in his life the engineer had heard those words addressed to himself.

possessive form of “engineer” — a person who uses scientific knowledge to solve practical problems

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading He could not rid himself of the feeling that he had come suddenly to the end of his career.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first time in his life the engineer had heard those words addressed to himself.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the first time in his life the engineer had heard those words addressed to himself.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

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

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading For the first time in his life the engineer had heard those words addressed to himself.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

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

From this reading For the first time in his life the engineer had heard those words addressed to himself.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

a fictitious detective in stories by A. Conan Doyle

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

supplying dry land with water by means of ditches etc

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

3rd President of the United States; chief drafter of the Declaration of Independence; made the Louisiana Purchase in 1803 and sent out the Lewis and Clark Expedition to explore it (1743-1826)

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading For the first time in his life the engineer had heard those words addressed to himself.

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

From this reading WHAT THE COMPANY MAN TOLD THE MEXICANS.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

plural of “mexican” — a native or inhabitant of Mexico

From this reading WHAT THE COMPANY MAN TOLD THE MEXICANS.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

a form of address for a man

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He could not rid himself of the feeling that he had come suddenly to the end of his career.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

above and across; more than

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

causing physical or psychological pain

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

relieve from

From this reading He could not rid himself of the feeling that he had come suddenly to the end of his career.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He could not rid himself of the feeling that he had come suddenly to the end of his career.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

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

From this reading WHAT THE COMPANY MAN TOLD THE MEXICANS.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading For the first time in his life the engineer had heard those words addressed to himself.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the first time in his life the engineer had heard those words addressed to himself.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading WHAT THE COMPANY MAN TOLD THE MEXICANS.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

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

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading WHAT THE COMPANY MAN TOLD THE MEXICANS.

during the time that

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

United States advocate of temperance and women's suffrage (1839-1898)

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

the words that are spoken

From this reading Following the engineer's interview with Mr. Cartwright, he had passed through a stormy scene with James Greenfield and the words of the president of The King's Basin Land and Irrigation Company were ringing in his ears with painful monotony: "Discharged--discharged--discharged!"

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading While Barbara and her three friends at home were rejoicing over the message from Jefferson Worth telling them that he had secured the money needed to go on with the work, Willard Holmes was alone in his room in the San Felipe hotel.