Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It had come about in this way.

in actual fact

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

(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 When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

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

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Truth to tell, the arrival of the baby was entirely unexpected.

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

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

a very young child (birth to 1 year) who has not yet begun to walk or talk

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

inflected form of “beg” — call upon in supplication; entreat

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

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

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

the act of delivering or distributing something (as goods or mail)

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

a borough of New York City

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

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

From this reading It had come about in this way.

travel across or pass over

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Truth to tell, the arrival of the baby was entirely unexpected.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

communicated in words

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

any material that fills a space or container

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

occurring at or forming an end or termination

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

a period of fourteen consecutive days

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

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

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

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

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

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

From this reading It had come about in this way.

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From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

(Greek mythology) the husband of Medea and leader of the Argonauts who sailed in quest of the Golden Fleece

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

immediately past

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

remain present although waning or gradually dying

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

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

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

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

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

a particular point in time

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

possessive form of “morton” — United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

any material used especially to protect something

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

a platform built out from the shore into the water and supported by piles; provides access to ships and boats

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

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

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

done under pressure

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

the work of a sailor

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

transport commercially

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

heave or utter a sigh; breathe deeply and heavily

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

express in words

From this reading Truth to tell, the arrival of the baby was entirely unexpected.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

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

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

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

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

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

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

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

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

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

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Truth to tell, the arrival of the baby was entirely unexpected.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Truth to tell, the arrival of the baby was entirely unexpected.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.

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

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading It had come about in this way.

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

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

at the time that

From this reading When at last their three packing cases of gifts were expressed to Brooklyn, they drew a sigh of relief, but when the _Jason_ actually left the pier they felt as if all purpose had been taken out of their lives.

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

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

which person or people

From this reading This feeling did not linger with them long, however, for it was not many days later that there appeared at the Morton's a Red Cross nurse, invalided home from Belgium, bringing with her the Belgian baby which they had begged their teacher, Mademoiselle Millerand, who had joined the French Red Cross, to send them.

in the company of; together with

From this reading MISS MERRIAM The first fortnight of November rushed by with the final preparations for the sailing of the Christmas Ship filling every moment of the time of the members of the United Service Club.