Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

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

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

in a courageous manner

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

the ritual placing of a corpse in a grave

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

past form of “cool” — make cool or cooler

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

recognizable; marked

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

owed and payable immediately or on demand

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

in an effective manner

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

motor that converts thermal energy to mechanical work

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

-ing form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

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

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

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

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

a base hit on which the batter scores a run

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

and nothing more

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

the force of workers available

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

information about recent and important events

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

not any; not one

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

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

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

United States feminist (1885-1977)

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

successfully completed or brought to an end

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

past form of “rejoice” — feel happiness or joy

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

transport commercially

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

in the near future

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

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

From this reading COLONEL HOMER PASSFORD OF GLENFIELD As soon as the battle on the deck of the Tallahatchie had been decided, Graines, in command of the flanking party, had returned to the engine room of the Bellevite.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He and his men had fought bravely and effectively in the action, though the full effect of the movement under his charge could not be realized in the change of circumstances.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Just before the burial of the dead he had been sent by the commander to examine and report upon the condition of the engine of the prize.

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

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

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

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

belonging to which person

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.

(comparative of “bad”) inferior to another in quality or condition or desirability

From this reading He was heartily rejoiced to find that it was no worse, and he had news for the patient.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The engine of the ship had now cooled off, and Paul Vapoor hastened to the deck to see his friend and crony, the news of whose wound had been conveyed to the engine room in due time.