Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Her beloved white dove fluttered, unnoticed, about her white-shod feet.

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

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

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From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

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From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

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

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

for the reason that

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

dearly loved

From this reading Her beloved white dove fluttered, unnoticed, about her white-shod feet.

the two together, not just one

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

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From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

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

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

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 When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

a courteous or respectful or considerate act

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

a room used for dining

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

any of numerous small pigeons

From this reading Her beloved white dove fluttered, unnoticed, about her white-shod feet.

marked by complexity and richness of detail

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

apart from; not including

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading Her beloved white dove fluttered, unnoticed, about her white-shod feet.

past form of “flutter” — move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Her beloved white dove fluttered, unnoticed, about her white-shod feet.

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From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

characterized by charm, good taste, and generosity of spirit

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

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

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

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

From this reading Her beloved white dove fluttered, unnoticed, about her white-shod feet.

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

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

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

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

a request (spoken or written) to participate or be present or take part in something

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

the act of departing politely

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

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

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

a strong positive emotion of regard and affection

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

and nothing more

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

not any; not one

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

to hold fast or prevent from moving

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

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

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

start suddenly, as from fright

From this reading Naturally, Broussard hastened his leave-taking and received no invitation to remain, except from Anita's eyes, shy and long-lashed.

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

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

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

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

the physical magnitude of something (how big it is)

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

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

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

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

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

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

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

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

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

subjected to a physical (or chemical) treatment or action or agent

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

not noticed

From this reading Her beloved white dove fluttered, unnoticed, about her white-shod feet.

in a violent manner

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

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

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

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

From this reading When the Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue and Anita were sitting at the softly-shaded round table in the dining-room, Anita's chair was close to her father's--the two were never far apart when they could be close together.

at the time that

From this reading When the glass door opened and Colonel and Mrs. Fortescue entered the little glass room, both Anita and Broussard started violently--a sign of captive love.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.

a Caucasian

From this reading Her beloved white dove fluttered, unnoticed, about her white-shod feet.

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From this reading Her beloved white dove fluttered, unnoticed, about her white-shod feet.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Mrs. Fortescue was gracious, merely because she could not help it, and the Colonel treated Broussard with the elaborate courtesy which a Colonel shows to a subaltern and which makes the subaltern look and feel the size of the head of a pin.