Chapter III

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

later than; following

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

past form of “board” — get on board of (trains, buses, ships, aircraft, etc.)

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

confined by bonds

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading "I used to know several of the boys that were there, but they've grown too old for the service.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

a former town and present-day neighborhood of Boston; settled in 1629

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

-ing form of “contain” — include or contain; have as a component

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

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

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

move away from a place into another direction

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

past form of “die” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

plural of “direction” — a line leading to a place or point

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

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

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

join the military

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

to come or go into

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading "I used to know several of the boys that were there, but they've grown too old for the service.

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

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

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

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "I used to know several of the boys that were there, but they've grown too old for the service.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

an organization of military vessels belonging to a country and available for sea warfare

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

according to the clock

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

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

From this reading "I used to know several of the boys that were there, but they've grown too old for the service.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

above and across; more than

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

(law) someone who owns (is legal possessor of) a business

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

approval to do something

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

move hurridly

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

for a short time

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

be standing; be upright

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Walter made sure that the paper containing Job Dowling's permission for him to enter the navy was safe in his coat pocket, and then announced his readiness to depart.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading "I used to know several of the boys that were there, but they've grown too old for the service.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "I used to know several of the boys that were there, but they've grown too old for the service.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading "I used to know several of the boys that were there, but they've grown too old for the service.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

German conductor (1876-1962)

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.

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

From this reading The owner of the stand called up Dan Brown and gave him a few directions, and in another minute Newell and Walter had boarded a Charlestown car and were off.

a late time of life

From this reading "I haven't been over to the navy-yard for several years," remarked Phil Newell, as they rode along.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading A VISIT TO THE NAVY-YARD There was a rush of business at the news-stand between twelve and one o'clock, but shortly after one this died away, and inside of half an hour Phil Newell told Walter that they might be on their way--"If you are bound to enlist in Uncle Sam's service," he added.