Chapter XIII

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

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

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

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading Now it was the other way around.

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

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At first Good had done the talking and Roger had listened.

bring into balance or equilibrium

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

-ing form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

causing displeasure or lacking pleasing qualities

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading At first Good had done the talking and Roger had listened.

deficient in magnitude; barely perceptible; lacking clarity or brightness or loudness etc

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading At first Good had done the talking and Roger had listened.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

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

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

an established custom

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

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

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

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

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

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

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Now it was the other way around.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

possessive form of “latter” — the second of two or the second mentioned of two

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading At first Good had done the talking and Roger had listened.

provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Now it was the other way around.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

not reversible or capable of having either side out

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Now it was the other way around.

to extremes

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

operate an airplane

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

(of games) engaged in

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

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From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading At first Good had done the talking and Roger had listened.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

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

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

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

From this reading This conference had always been a one-sided one, but of late the balance had shifted.

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

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

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

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Now it was the other way around.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.

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

From this reading That the change was not displeasing to Good was manifest from the faint smile which played around his lips.

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

From this reading THE PILOT GOES OVERBOARD Good and Roger Wynrod sat in the latter's office one afternoon, about a week later, discussing, as was their regular habit, the day's paper.