Chapter XXVI · Chapter 26

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

(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 Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

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From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

lacking sufficient water or rainfall

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

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

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

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

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

without variation or change, in every case

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

the process of becoming cooler; a falling temperature

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

past form of “count” — determine the number or amount of

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

divisible by two

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

a short vivid experience

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Go he would, and Graham had to order it.

the act of departing

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

destroyed or killed

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Go he would, and Graham had to order it.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

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

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

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

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

a social unit living together

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

past form of “hover” — be undecided about something; waver between conflicting positions or courses of action

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

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

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

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

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

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

From this reading Go he would, and Graham had to order it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

careful and sensible; marked by sound judgment

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

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

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

plural of “sander” — a power tool used for sanding wood; an endless loop of sandpaper is moved at high speed by an electric motor

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

to a sufficient degree

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

plural of “sun” — the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

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

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

precisely as stated

From this reading Blakely, too, was on the mend, sitting up hours of every day and "being very lovely" in manner to all the Sanders household, for thither had he demanded to be moved even sooner than it was prudent to move him at all.

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

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

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

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.

which person or people

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

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

From this reading "WOMAN-WALK-NO-MORE" More morning suns than could be counted in the field of the flag had come, and gone, but not a sign of Natzie.

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

From this reading Go he would, and Graham had to order it.

English architect who designed more than fifty London churches (1632-1723)

From this reading Wren himself was now recovered sufficiently to be told of much that had been going on,--not all,--and it was Angela who constantly hovered about him, for Janet was taking a needed rest.

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

From this reading Wren's own troopers, hot on Punch's flashing heels, were cooling their own as best they could through the arid days that followed.