Chapter VIII

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

later than; following

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

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

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

(psychiatry) a relatively permanent state of worry and nervousness occurring in a variety of mental disorders, usually accompanied by compulsive behavior or attacks of panic

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

plural of “appointment” — the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

relating to or characteristic of art or artists

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

affected by blight; anything that mars or prevents growth or prosperity

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

plural of “career” — the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

a female human offspring

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

a document certifying the successful completion of a course of study

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

past form of “fare” — proceed or get along

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

a strong wind moving 45-90 knots; force 7 to 10 on Beaufort scale

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

destroyed or killed

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

an outlying farm

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

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

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

having services engaged for a fee

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

not compact or dense in structure or arrangement

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

relating to the study or practice of medicine

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

-ing form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

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

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

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

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

To perceive flavor through the mouth.

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

the degree of hotness or coldness of a body or environment (corresponding to its molecular activity)

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

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

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

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

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

(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 Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Breakfast had been well served, for everything went smoothly at the Grange; in spite of the low temperature outside, the room was comfortably warm, and the china and the table appointments showed artistic taste.

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

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

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.

belonging to which person

From this reading There were one or two others of his kind at Allenwood whose careers had been blighted by boyish folly.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading The gale had fallen in the night, and although the snow lay deep about the house, Gerald had already gone out with a hired man to see how the range horses, which were left loose in the winter, had fared during the storm.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN UNEXPECTED ESCAPE On the morning after the accident Colonel Mowbray sat at breakfast with his wife and daughter.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading Lance was feverish, but there was nothing in his condition to cause anxiety, and he was in charge of a man whom some youthful escapade had prevented from obtaining a medical diploma.