used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
Bessie
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From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
a small piece or quantity of something
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
plural of “boy” — a youthful male person
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
a young person of either sex
From this reading Of course she and her mother could manage to take the child in.
communicateverbUS /kəˈmjuːnəkeɪt/
transmit information
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
counterpartnounUS /ˈkaʊntərpɑːrt/
a person or thing having the same function or characteristics as another
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Of course she and her mother could manage to take the child in.
(often used in combination) having a specified direction
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
one or the other of two
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
exactadjectiveUS /ɪɡˈzækt/
Strictly particular and correct.
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
Helene
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From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
a small worthless amount
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
Jeanne
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From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
and nothing more
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading Of course she and her mother could manage to take the child in.
past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)
From this reading Of course she and her mother could manage to take the child in.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
Nellie
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From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
on one occasion
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
one of four equal parts
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
unusual or striking
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
a structure that provides privacy and protection from danger
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
a female person who has the same parents as another person
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
carry out
From this reading Of course she and her mother could manage to take the child in.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
in or at that place or location
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
in spite of the fact that
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
male cat
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
twinnounUS /twɪn/
either of two offspring born at the same time from the same pregnancy
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading Great was her astonishment upon learning where they had been, and that this exact counterpart of little Jeanne, whom she had seen once when directed by Nellie to the house further back of the lines, was her twin sister, Helene.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading PEACE IN SIGHT--CONCLUSION IT seemed as though there was to be little sleep for either of the air service boys on that remarkable night.
at the time that
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
in or at the place that
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
which person or people
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
in the company of; together with
From this reading They managed to communicate with Bessie after a bit, and then she came out to them.
YnounUS /waɪ/
a silvery metallic element that is common in rare-earth minerals; used in magnesium and aluminum alloys
From this reading Helene must be given into the charge of some one who could look after her temporarily; and Tom understood just whom Jack had in mind when he followed the other to the quarter where the Y. M. C. A. shelter stood.
