Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

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

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Smith well knew what a leverage would be used against his company.

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

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

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

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

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

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

a formal public statement

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

an expectation

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

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

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

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

From this reading Smith well knew what a leverage would be used against his company.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

made or joined or united into one

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

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

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Smith well knew what a leverage would be used against his company.

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

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

approval

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

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

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Each was likely to have a far-reaching effect.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Each was likely to have a far-reaching effect.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Smith read the news with stolid eyes.

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From this reading Each was likely to have a far-reaching effect.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

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From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

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

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Each was likely to have a far-reaching effect.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

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

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

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

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

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

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

the act of installing something (as equipment)

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Smith well knew what a leverage would be used against his company.

set down according to a plan

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

the mechanical advantage gained by being in a position to use a lever

From this reading Smith well knew what a leverage would be used against his company.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading Each was likely to have a far-reaching effect.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Smith read the news with stolid eyes.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

United States writer (1925-1964)

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

go across or through

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

an executive officer of a firm or corporation

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

(chemistry) two or more atoms bound together as a single unit and forming part of a molecule

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Smith read the news with stolid eyes.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

any of various typically terrestrial amphibians that resemble lizards and that return to water only to breed

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

(Old Testament) Hebrew prophet and judge who anointed Saul as king

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

the state of lacking unity

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading Smith read the news with stolid eyes.

having or revealing little emotion or sensibility; not easily aroused or excited

From this reading Smith read the news with stolid eyes.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

carry out

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

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

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

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

From this reading Each was likely to have a far-reaching effect.

-ing form of “underwrite” — guarantee financial support of

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Smith well knew what a leverage would be used against his company.

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

From this reading The second day of January, 1913, was marked by the installation of Samuel Gunterson as underwriting head of the Guardian and by the announcement of a radical separation rule by the combined companies of the Eastern Conference.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Smith well knew what a leverage would be used against his company.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Smith well knew what a leverage would be used against his company.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

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

From this reading He did not credit O'Connor with having had sufficient influence to carry the separation act through the Conference, but all that the astute President of the Salamander had hoped for, and in anticipation of which had laid his plans, had come to pass--the Guardian was out of the Conference, the separation rule was to take effect almost immediately--and Gunterson was at the wheel.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Smith read the news with stolid eyes.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Smith well knew what a leverage would be used against his company.