Chapter XXV

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

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading Across the river the enemy was moving.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

plural of “cloud” — any collection of particles (e.g., smoke or dust) or gases that is visible

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

neither warm nor very cold; giving relief from heat

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

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

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

plural of “countryman” — a man from your own country

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

the first light of day

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

arising from or marked by despair or loss of hope

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

an opposing military force

From this reading Across the river the enemy was moving.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

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

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

(plural) optical instrument consisting of a frame that holds a pair of lenses for correcting defective vision

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

(Christian theology) a state of sanctification by God; the state of one who is under such divine influence

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

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

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

only a very short time before

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

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From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

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

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

the line at which the sky and Earth appear to meet

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

plural of “host” — a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

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

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

and nothing more

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

set down according to a plan

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

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

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

in motion

From this reading Across the river the enemy was moving.

not any; not one

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

the act of making and recording a measurement

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

plural of “pigeon” — wild and domesticated birds having a heavy body and short legs

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading Across the river the enemy was moving.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

plural of “ruin” — an irrecoverable state of devastation and destruction

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

cut with a saw

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

inflected form of “scan” — examine minutely or intensely

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading She scanned the sky for some moments, but saw no more carrier pigeons.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

carry out

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

in or at that place or location

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading She could see them plainly through her glasses and it gave her a queer feeling.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

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

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

at the time that

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

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

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading GRACE TAKES THE SKY ROUTE The morning was cool and there were wind clouds on the horizon when Grace Harlowe stepped out to take an observation just at daybreak on the following morning.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

people who are wounded

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.

a late time of life

From this reading Here within pistol range were the hosts of the enemy that had laid France in ruins, that had killed and wounded hundreds of thousands of her own countrymen, moving out into their own land, a land on which hardly a shell had fallen in the four years of desperate warfare.