Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

speak to

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

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

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

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

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

travel up

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

past form of “ascend” — travel up

From this reading He ascended the platform.

a gathering of spectators or listeners at a (usually public) performance

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

a ceremonial dinner party for many people

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

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

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

power to direct or determine

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

a region marked off for administrative or other purposes

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

past form of “enable” — render capable or able for some task

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

smooth and unconstrained in movement

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

a state of nervous depression

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

usually; as a rule

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

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

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

only a very short time before

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

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

From this reading He ascended the platform.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

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

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

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

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

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

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

unwillingness to do something contrary to your custom

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

characterized by or producing sound of great volume or intensity

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

make reference to

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

a raised horizontal surface

From this reading He ascended the platform.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

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

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

express in speech

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

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

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

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

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

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

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

(ancient Rome) an official elected by the plebeians to protect their interests

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

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

From this reading He began, as usual, by saying that it hardly became him to speak on this occasion.

plural of “voter” — a citizen who has a legal right to vote

From this reading I ought to mention, in passing, that Funk belonged to the next district, and was therefore not one of our voters.

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

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

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

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

at the time that

From this reading The banquet seemed to be drawing to a close, and conversation had become loud and general, when we were suddenly called to order and told that Funk was about to address us.

a message whose ingenuity or verbal skill or incongruity has the power to evoke laughter

From this reading He generally seemed loth to ascend the tribune; but when there, his fluent discourse and ready wit enabled him to control the most obstinate audience.