Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

having companions or an escort

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

matters of personal concern

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

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

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

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

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

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

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

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

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

conspicuously new

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

plural of “civilian” — a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

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

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

lying toward or situated in the east

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

marked by eager anticipation

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

brought together in one place

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

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

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

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

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

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

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

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

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

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

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

and nothing more

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

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

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

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

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

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 ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

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

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

a form of address for a man

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

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

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

not any; not one

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

possessive form of “norris” — United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

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

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

and nothing more

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

plural of “proposition” — (logic) a statement that affirms or denies something and is either true or false

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

in the recent past

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

returning to health after illness or debility

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

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

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

a large gathering of people

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

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

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Their Long Island summer home had not been sold, and now there was no need that it should be, since Mr. Norris's affairs had taken a decided turn for the better.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

precisely as stated

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

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

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

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

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.

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

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

at the time that

From this reading ROLLO MAKES PROPOSITIONS The month of August was drawing to its close when an expectant throng of people gathered about the wharf of the great military camp recently established for the home-returning American army at Montauk Point, on the extreme eastern end of Long Island.

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

From this reading He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

in the company of; together with

From this reading With him, and anticipating his every need, were Mr. and Mrs. Norris and Dulce.

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 He was Rollo Van Kyp, only just out from the New York hospital to which he had been taken more than a month before.

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

From this reading Most of the throng were soldiers, but among them was a little group of civilians accompanied by a young trooper wearing a brand-new uniform, but looking very pale and weak, as though recovering from a severe illness.