Chapter XXI

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

(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 As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

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

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

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

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

give or assign a resource to a particular person or cause

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

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

From this reading The major had tardily arrived at this conclusion.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The major had tardily arrived at this conclusion.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

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From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

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

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

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

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

rid of obstructions

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

a position or opinion or judgment reached after consideration

From this reading The major had tardily arrived at this conclusion.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

identifying word or words by which someone or something is called and classified or distinguished from others

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

discovered or determined by scientific observation

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

your usual mood

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

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

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

give expression to

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

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

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

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

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

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

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

Scottish theologian who founded Presbyterianism in Scotland and wrote a history of the Reformation in Scotland (1514-1572)

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

the act of departing

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

having or covered with or abounding in plumes

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

established beyond doubt

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

plural of “sentinel” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

a male human offspring

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

in the near future

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

not in physical motion

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

the subject matter of a conversation or discussion

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading The major had tardily arrived at this conclusion.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The major had tardily arrived at this conclusion.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

a Greek disciple and helper of Saint Paul

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.

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

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

urgently needed; absolutely necessary

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

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

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading It was clear enough to him that his son had encountered these men; and the disappearance of Deck appeared to be explained, though what had become of him was still the vital question.

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

From this reading As soon as he came to the vicinity of the hospital, Knox discovered the plumed hat of the commander, which Deck had watched all the time he was on the bridge.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A NEW DISPOSITION OF THE FORCES Major Lyon listened with the most intense interest to Lieutenant Makepeace's statement in regard to the bridge-builders, as he called them, though bridge-burners proved to be a more appropriate designation.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Life Knox had returned alone, leaving his men to guard the bridge; and if it had been in order for the sergeant to express an opinion on the subject, he would have said that sentinels should have been placed on it as soon as the company of Captain Titus had been captured.