Chapter XVII

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

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading Many of the officers and ladies had accepted.

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

From this reading Many of the officers and ladies had accepted.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another week opened.

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From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Most of them had been bidden.

inflected form of “bid” — propose a payment

From this reading Most of them had been bidden.

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From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

plural of “contusion” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

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From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

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

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

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

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

a healthy state of wellbeing free from disease

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

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

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

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

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

plural of “invitation” — a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Many of the officers and ladies had accepted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the officers and ladies had accepted.

plural of “matter” — a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of them had been bidden.

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

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Many of the officers and ladies had accepted.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Another week opened.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

pat or squeeze fondly or playfully, especially under the chin

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

a day devoted to an outdoor social gathering

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

the reign of Charles II in England; 1660-1685

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

-ing form of “result” — issue or terminate (in a specified way, state, etc.); end

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

support consisting of a radial member of a wheel joining the hub to the rim

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

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

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of them had been bidden.

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

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.

a mobile mass of muscular tissue covered with mucous membrane and located in the oral cavity

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

the gymnastic moves of an acrobat

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

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

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Another week opened.

at the time that

From this reading Captain Mullane had been on sick report four days,--contusions resulting from tumbling from a broken-legged chair, was the explanation; but every Pat in the command had his tongue in his cheek when he spoke of it, and of matters growing out of the "contusions" mentioned.

a Caucasian

From this reading In honor of Captain Barclay's restoration to health, the Fraziers had issued invitations for a picnic to the White Gate.