Chapter VIII

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

(of a surface) not written or printed on

From this reading “What day?” demanded Teddy Burke, with a purposely blank expression.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

British statesman famous for his oratory; pleaded the cause of the American colonists in British Parliament and defended the parliamentary system (1729-1797)

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “To-day’s nothin’ but Thursday.”

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

past form of “demand” — request urgently and forcefully

From this reading “What day?” demanded Teddy Burke, with a purposely blank expression.

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading “What day?” demanded Teddy Burke, with a purposely blank expression.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading “To-day is the day we go to school.”

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

-ing form of “hail” — praise vociferously

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

29th President of the United States; two of his appointees were involved in the Teapot Dome scandal (1865-1823)

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading “You know very well what day I mean,” smiled Harry.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading “To-day is the day we go to school.”

in a joyous and gleeful manner

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading “You know very well what day I mean,” smiled Harry.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading “You know very well what day I mean,” smiled Harry.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading “To-day’s nothin’ but Thursday.”

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

with intention; in an intentional manner

From this reading “What day?” demanded Teddy Burke, with a purposely blank expression.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

an educational institution

From this reading “To-day is the day we go to school.”

from a time in the past until now

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

past form of “smile” — change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading “You know very well what day I mean,” smiled Harry.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading “To-day’s nothin’ but Thursday.”

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading “To-day is the day we go to school.”

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

precisely as stated

From this reading “You know very well what day I mean,” smiled Harry.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “To-day is the day we go to school.”

(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 “You know very well what day I mean,” smiled Harry.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “What day?” demanded Teddy Burke, with a purposely blank expression.

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

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

which person or people

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “What day?” demanded Teddy Burke, with a purposely blank expression.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading THE RECRUITS TO COMPANY A “To-day’s the day!” exclaimed Harry Harding joyfully, as he came within hailing distance of Teddy Burke, who, as usual, had arrived first at the corner on which the two boys had met every morning since they had begun their work in Martin Brothers’ Department Store.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “You know very well what day I mean,” smiled Harry.