Chapter V

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

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

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

a duty that you are assigned to perform (especially in the armed forces)

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading And so Jeff became a member of the _Freeman_ staff with surprising quickness.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

someone new to a field or activity

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

a person who exercises control over workers

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

provide with a covering or cause to be covered

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

an awkward and inexperienced youth

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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 When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

preferred above all others and treated with partiality

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

a person who is not a serf or a slave

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

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

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

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

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

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

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

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

From this reading And so Jeff became a member of the _Freeman_ staff with surprising quickness.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

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

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

plural of “obit” — a notice of someone's death; usually includes a short biography

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

above and across; more than

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

past form of “peer” — look searchingly

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

a situation from which extrication is difficult especially an unpleasant or trying one

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

skillful performance or ability without difficulty

From this reading And so Jeff became a member of the _Freeman_ staff with surprising quickness.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

acceptance of despair

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

United States religious leader who founded the sect that is now called Jehovah's Witnesses (1852-1916)

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

an educational institution

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

inadequate in number of workers or assistants etc.

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so Jeff became a member of the _Freeman_ staff with surprising quickness.

a homogeneous mixture of two or more substances; frequently (but not necessarily) a liquid solution

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

causing surprise or wonder or amazement

From this reading And so Jeff became a member of the _Freeman_ staff with surprising quickness.

carry out

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

British stateswoman; first woman to serve as Prime Minister (born in 1925)

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

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

From this reading THE CUB REPORTER Fortune and Boss Russell favored Jeff Thatcher.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

offensive or disagreeable; causing discomfort or unhappiness

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

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

From this reading I’ve moved Mull up as special assignment man and you can run his obits and cover the hospitals for accident cases.”

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

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

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

at the time that

From this reading When he appeared at half past ten that night in the _Freeman_ office the city editor was in a quandary over the illness of two members of his staff and the resignation of a third, and when he peered over his glasses at Jeff Thatcher as he stood in front of his desk, he realized that here was part of the solution to the unpleasant situation of finding himself short-handed.

in the company of; together with

From this reading And so Jeff became a member of the _Freeman_ staff with surprising quickness.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You are young,” he told Jeff, “but your school stuff has been mighty good for a beginner, and I’ll take you on as a cub, if you want to take Mulvaney’s place.