Chapter X

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

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading To explain the mistake would have been difficult, even among friends.

a feeling of delight at being entertained

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

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

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

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

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

a job in an organization

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

of short duration or distance

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

comparative of “cold” — having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

disorder resulting from a failure to behave predictably

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

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

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

past form of “create” — make or cause to be or to become

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

a challenge to do something dangerous or foolhardy

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

well in the past; former

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading To explain the mistake would have been difficult, even among friends.

give, sell, or transfer to another

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

extraordinarily large in size or extent or amount or power or degree

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

past form of “erect” — construct, build, or erect

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

divisible by two

From this reading To explain the mistake would have been difficult, even among friends.

a quantity much larger than is needed

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading To explain the mistake would have been difficult, even among friends.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

a reserve of money set aside for some purpose

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

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

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading To explain the mistake would have been difficult, even among friends.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

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

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

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

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

in a hopeless manner

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

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From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

(Greek mythology) the god of marriage

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

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

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

and nothing more

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

go away from a place

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

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

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

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

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

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

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

joined in matrimony

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention

From this reading To explain the mistake would have been difficult, even among friends.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

very recently

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

not any; not one

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

an instance of oratory

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

a support or foundation

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

by chance

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

a state of difficulty that needs to be resolved

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

declare formally; declare someone to be something; of titles

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

-ing form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

a smooth fabric of silk or rayon; has a glossy face and a dull back

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

United States clarinetist and leader of a swing band (1910-2004)

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

past form of “stump” — cause to be perplexed or confounded

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

place of worship consisting of an edifice for the worship of a deity

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

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

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

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

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

create by training and teaching

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

(often followed by “of”) not aware

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

lacking a label or tag

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

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

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

having been taken in marriage

From this reading And now the passengers had accepted them as that enormous fund of amusement to any train, a newly wedded pair.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

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

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

a Caucasian

From this reading Hudson and Shaw had erected a white satin temple to Hymen in berth number one, had created such commotion, and departed in such confusion, that there had been no opportunity to proclaim that he and Marjorie were "not married--just friends."

comparative of “wise” — having or prompted by wisdom or discernment

From this reading But among strangers--well, perhaps a wiser and a colder brain than Harry Mallory's could have stood there and delivered a brief oration restoring truth to her pedestal.

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

From this reading To explain the mistake would have been difficult, even among friends.

but in spite of that

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading EXCESS BAGGAGE Never was a young soldier so stumped by a problem in tactics as Lieutenant Harry Mallory, safely aboard his train, and not daring to leave it, yet hopelessly unaware of how he was to dispose of his lovely but unlabelled baggage.