Chapter XII · Chapter 12

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

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

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

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

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

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

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

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From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

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From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

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From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

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From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

every person

From this reading Everyone in Gridley, it seemed, had read that newspaper story.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

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From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

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

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

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From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

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From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

be the source of pain

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

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

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

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From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Everyone in Gridley, it seemed, had read that newspaper story.

go away from a place

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

of or relating to the sea

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

plural of “midshipman” — a temporary rank held by young naval officers in training

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

a unit of time equal to 60 seconds or 1/60th of an hour

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Everyone in Gridley, it seemed, had read that newspaper story.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

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

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

have ownership or possession of

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

plural of “praise” — an expression of approval and commendation

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading Everyone in Gridley, it seemed, had read that newspaper story.

plural of “reporter” — a person who investigates and reports or edits news stories

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

-ing form of “rescue” — free from harm or evil

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Everyone in Gridley, it seemed, had read that newspaper story.

a student who fails to attend classes

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

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

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

the imperial dynasty of China from 960 to 1279; noted for art and literature and philosophy

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

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

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

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

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

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

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading Dave and Dan, enjoying every minute of their month's leave, had already greeted their parents, and had told them much of their life as midshipmen.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

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

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

exhaust or get tired through overuse or great strain or stress

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

widely or fully known

From this reading BACK IN THE HOME TOWN Back in the old, well-known streets of their home town, Gridley!

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

From this reading Darrin and Dalzell, before they had been home twelve hours, were weary of hearing their praises sung.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading What hurt was the fact that the skipper of the "Princess Irene" had already told the marine reporters in New York the thrilling story of how Dave and Dan had nearly come to their own deaths rescuing Midshipman Hallam.