Chapter XXI

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

From this reading "Yes, it's ours, all right," he finally announced.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

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

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading "Yes, it's ours, all right," he finally announced.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading "Did you have any doubt of it?" asked Tom.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Did you have any doubt of it?" asked Tom.

for the reason that

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

wife of President Clinton and later a woman member of the United States Senate (1947-)

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

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

From this reading "Did you have any doubt of it?" asked Tom.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading "Did you have any doubt of it?" asked Tom.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading "Yes, it's ours, all right," he finally announced.

annoyed and irritable

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

soft and mild; not harsh or stern or severe

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

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

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "Did you have any doubt of it?" asked Tom.

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

From this reading "Yes, it's ours, all right," he finally announced.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

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From this reading "Yes, it's ours, all right," he finally announced.

wood of any of various mahogany trees; much used for cabinetwork and furniture

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

engage in

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

the cloak as a symbol of authority

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

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

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

the one or ones belonging to us

From this reading "Yes, it's ours, all right," he finally announced.

above and across; more than

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

through chance

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

by chance

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

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

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

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

From this reading The quarter-back turned the clock over and over.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

on the contrary

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

with reverence; in a reverent manner

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

precisely, exactly

From this reading "Yes, it's ours, all right," he finally announced.

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

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

the act of searching for something

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

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

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

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

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

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

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

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

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

a metallic tapping sound

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

a measuring instrument or device for keeping time

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

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

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

male cat

From this reading "Did you have any doubt of it?" asked Tom.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The quarter-back turned the clock over and over.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading SEEKING EVIDENCE Phil Clinton walked over to the mantle, and, almost reverently, took down the fussy, ticking clock.

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

From this reading It seemed to make more noise than usual, but perhaps this was because the room was so quiet, or perchance they had become used to the rather gentle tick-tock of the mahogany timepiece.

an affirmative

From this reading "Yes, it's ours, all right," he finally announced.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Did you have any doubt of it?" asked Tom.