Chapter XVII

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

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

past form of “contribute” — bestow a quality on

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

make a break in

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

plural of “ear” — the sense organ for hearing and equilibrium

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

an item of information that is typical of a class or group

From this reading There was the old Captain, for example.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was the old Captain, for example.

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

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

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

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

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From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

causing irritation or annoyance

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

made by intertwining threads in a series of connected loops rather than by weaving

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading It was in those months that we really made the _Star_.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It was in those months that we really made the _Star_.

used to form the superlative

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

noisily and stubbornly defiant

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

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

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

on one occasion

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

a group of people who work together

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

plural of “quality” — an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

in accordance with truth or fact or reality

From this reading It was in those months that we really made the _Star_.

put down by force or intimidation

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

in a serious manner

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was in those months that we really made the _Star_.

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

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was the old Captain, for example.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was in those months that we really made the _Star_.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

plural of “trait” — a distinguishing feature of your personal nature

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

hard to endure

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

the act of using

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

not clearly expressed or understood

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

precisely as stated

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

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

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It all seems clear enough now, though vague and uncertain then, that what we really did was to _use_ the obstreperous and irritating traits of each of us instead of trying to repress them.

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

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.

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

From this reading THE OLD CAPTAIN COMES INTO HIS OWN It was a great winter we had in the office of the _Star_.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was curious, indeed, once we began to be knitted together in a new bundle--with Anthy's quiet and strong hand upon us--how the qualities in each of us which had seriously threatened to disrupt the organization, had set us all by the ears, were the very qualities which contributed most to the success which followed.