Chapter XXXVIII

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From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

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

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

take a risk in the hope of a favorable outcome

From this reading AN ADVENTURE WITH GIANTS.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

more than enough in size or scope or capacity

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

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

From this reading AN ADVENTURE WITH GIANTS.

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

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

plural of “application” — the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

third-person singular of “bate” — moderate or restrain; lessen the force of

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

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From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

a travelling company of entertainers; including trained animals

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

possessive form of “cole” — a hardy cabbage with coarse curly leaves that do not form a head

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

the body of faculty and students of a college

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

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

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

a pair who associate with one another

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

very small

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

a cheap disreputable nightclub or dance hall

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

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 They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

the position of editor

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

the act of forming or establishing something

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

any creature of exceptional size

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

a female giant

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

plural of “giant” — any creature of exceptional size

From this reading AN ADVENTURE WITH GIANTS.

plural of “graduate” — a person who has received a degree from a school (high school or college or university)

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

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

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

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

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

in a hurried or hasty manner

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

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

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

past form of “interview” — conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

a person who conducts an interview

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

past form of “invade” — march aggressively into another's territory by military force for the purposes of conquest and occupation

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

immediately past

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

United States prizefighter who was world heavyweight champion for 12 years (1914-1981)

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

joined in matrimony

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

move or arrange oneself in a comfortable and cozy position

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

not any; not one

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

with patience; in a patient manner

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

literature in metrical form

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

plural of “recess” — a state of abeyance or suspended business

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

cut with a saw

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

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

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

score a line on with a pointed instrument, as in metalworking

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

utter in a loud voice; talk in a loud voice (usually denoting characteristic manner of speaking)

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

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

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

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

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

superlative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

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

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

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

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

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

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

up to a particular time

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

precisely as stated

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

past form of “visit” — go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

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

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

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

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

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

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

at the time that

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A very small reporter had been assigned to do the talking, and he waited patiently around the establishment until a carriage drove up to the door and a shout went up, "Here they come," at the sound of which the interviewer hurriedly made for the waste-basket which was under the table.

which person or people

From this reading They were travelling with Cole's circus, and by invitation of the managing editor, who wanted them interviewed, they visited the newspaper office.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN ADVENTURE WITH GIANTS.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys

From this reading I was in the office of the old _Evening Post_, at St. Louis one afternoon in 1879, when it was invaded by Capt. M. Y. Bates and wife, the tallest married couple in the world.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Whether the giant and giantess saw the diminutive reporter or not they kept on coming in, and the scribe saw no other way out of it than to dive into the ample recesses of the basket, and nestle upon a bed of school-girl poetry, statesmen's essays, and applications from last year's and the coming year's college graduates, for managing editorship.