Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

(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 All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

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

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

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From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

of or relating to or characteristic of Belgium or the Belgian people

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

the 2nd letter of the Hebrew alphabet

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

a knot with two loops and loose ends; used to tie shoelaces

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading In the stern seats, however, the original frigid silence had been thawed by Patsy Doyle's bright chatter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

click repeatedly or uncontrollably

From this reading In the stern seats, however, the original frigid silence had been thawed by Patsy Doyle's bright chatter.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

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

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

showing self-interest and shrewdness in dealing with others

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

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

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

female equivalent of a count or earl

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

a document attesting to the truth of certain stated facts

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

plural of “delay” — time during which some action is awaited

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

having the appearance spoiled

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

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

From this reading In the stern seats, however, the original frigid silence had been thawed by Patsy Doyle's bright chatter.

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

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

a crisis in which a desperate effort is the only alternative to defeat

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

daughter of George VI who became the Queen of England and Northern Ireland in 1952 on the death of her father (1926-)

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

go on board

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

the organ of sight

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

sexually unresponsive

From this reading In the stern seats, however, the original frigid silence had been thawed by Patsy Doyle's bright chatter.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

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

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

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

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

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

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

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

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading In the stern seats, however, the original frigid silence had been thawed by Patsy Doyle's bright chatter.

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

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

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

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

set up or found

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

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

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

the work of caring for the sick or injured or infirm

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

preceding all others in time or being as first made or performed

From this reading In the stern seats, however, the original frigid silence had been thawed by Patsy Doyle's bright chatter.

a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

-ing form of “relate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

an area that includes places where several people can sit

From this reading In the stern seats, however, the original frigid silence had been thawed by Patsy Doyle's bright chatter.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

transport commercially

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

able to see

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading In the stern seats, however, the original frigid silence had been thawed by Patsy Doyle's bright chatter.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

in a sullen manner

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

no longer frozen solid

From this reading In the stern seats, however, the original frigid silence had been thawed by Patsy Doyle's bright chatter.

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

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

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

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

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

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

in the direction of

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

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

From this reading CLARETTE So it was toward evening of the fourth day that the launch finally sighted the ship _Arabella_.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.

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

From this reading Delays and difficulties had been encountered in spite of government credentials and _laissez-passer_ and Patsy had begun to fear they would not reach the harbor of Dunkirk before dark.

people who are wounded

From this reading She began by telling the countess and Elizabeth all about herself and Beth and Maud and Uncle John, relating how they had come to embark upon this unusual mission of nursing the wounded of a foreign war, and how they had secured the services of the clever but disfigured surgeon, Dr. Gys.

plural of “youngster” — a young person of either sex

From this reading All through the journey the Belgian woman and her children had sat sullenly in the bow, the youngsters kept from mischief by the stern eye of Henderson.