Chapter XI

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

the act of giving something up

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

a garment of cloth or leather or plastic that is tied about the waist and worn to protect your clothing

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

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

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

damaged by blows or hard usage

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

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

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

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

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

travel across or pass over

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

plural of “defense” — (military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

the process of going into solution

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of fourteen and one

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

set up or found

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

a person of German nationality

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

depressingly dark

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

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

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

superlative of “hard” — with effort or force or vigor

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

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

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

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

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

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

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

having or manifesting hope

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

the quality of being humane

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

moving with great haste

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

plural of “interval” — a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

the quality of being just or fair

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

immediately past

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

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

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

incomplete skeleton of female found in eastern Ethiopia in 1974

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

understood perfectly

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

the force of workers available

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

a favorite saying of a sect or political group

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

nonparticipation in a dispute or war

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

not one, and not any

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

occurring from time to time

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

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

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

and nothing more

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

above and across; more than

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

have the will and intention to carry out some action

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

a blanket-like cloak with a hole in the center for the head

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

return to an original state

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

cloak consisting of an oblong piece of cloth used to cover the head and shoulders

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

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

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

plural of “shower” — a plumbing fixture that sprays water over you

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

wet through and through; thoroughly wet

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the convalescents were Germans, too, and Lucy had not quite mastered the Red Cross motto of “Neutrality, Humanity.”

an alcoholic beverage that is distilled rather than fermented

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

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

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

inflected form of “undertake” — enter upon an activity or enterprise

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

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

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

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

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

change directions as if revolving on a pivot

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE PLAN OF THE DEFENSES =IT= was a dull, gloomy day, with rain clouds dissolving into showers at intervals, and the half-ruined streets of Château-Plessis looked sad and sodden in their battered abandonment.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within, things looked dreary too, Lucy thought, as in her little cap and apron she helped Brêlet wheel the last of the convalescents into the hall off the old court of justice.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading For the past three days she had undertaken the task of finding amusement and occupation for fifteen or twenty men on the road to recovery, and she had found it the hardest kind of work, since her own spirits were none too high or hopeful.

covered with or as if with clothes or a wrap or cloak

From this reading Only an occasional German soldier, wrapped in his poncho, or a woman hurrying by with a shawl over her head passed in front of the hospital.