Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

gotten through environmental forces

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

the major mountain range of Bulgaria and the Balkan Peninsula

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

engaging in the business of keeping money for savings and checking accounts or for exchange or for issuing loans and credit etc.

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

wearing boots

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

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From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

neat and smart in appearance

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

past form of “demote” — assign to a lower position; reduce in rank

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

United States Air Force officer who electrified the world in 1942 by leading a squadron of 16 bombers on a daylight raid over Tokyo (1896-1993)

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

weak from exhaustion

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

lacking in liveliness or animation

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

plural of “elbow” — hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

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From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

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

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

opinion or judgment

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

an American who was born in France or whose ancestors were French

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

recently made, produced, or harvested

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

of or pertaining to Gaul or the Gauls

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

resembling glass in smoothness and shininess and slickness

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

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

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

plural of “heel” — the bottom of a shoe or boot; the back part of a shoe or boot that touches the ground and provides elevation

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

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

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

curved down like an eagle's beak

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

plural of “knee” — hinge joint in the human leg connecting the tibia and fibula with the femur and protected in front by the patella

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

past form of “lean” — to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

a feeling of lack of interest or energy

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

for more time

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

past form of “manicure” — trim carefully and neatly

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

showing a brooding ill humor

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

not any; not one

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

involved in a kind of operation

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

being directly across from each other; facing

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

above and across; more than

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

inflected form of “prop” — support by placing against something solid or rigid

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

inclined to a healthy reddish color often associated with outdoor life

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

a crosspiece between the legs of a chair

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

unhealthy looking

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

a natural protective body covering and site of the sense of touch

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

inflected form of “spur” — incite or stimulate

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

past form of “summon” — call in an official matter, such as to attend court

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

sustained or maintained by aid (as distinct from physical support)

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

a browning of the skin resulting from exposure to the rays of the sun

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

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

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

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

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

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

From this reading Under his ruddy tan his skin was no longer fresh, but dull and sallow.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

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

From this reading His booted and spurred heels were hooked over the rung of the chair, and his elbows, propped on his knees, supported his drooping back.

relating to or characteristic of the western parts of the world or the West as opposed to the eastern or oriental parts

From this reading A GENERAL DEMOTED The general of division, De Launay, late of the French army operating in the Balkans and, before that, of considerable distinction on the western front, leaned forward in his chair as he sat in the Franco-American banking house of Doolittle, Rambaud & Cie. in Paris.

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

From this reading Opposite him, the precise and dapper Mr. Doolittle, expatriated American, waved a carefully manicured hand in acquired Gallic gestures as he expatiated on the circumstances which had summoned the soldier to his office.

in the company of; together with

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.

suggestive of youth; vigorous and fresh

From this reading His clean-cut, youthful features were morose and heavy with depression and listlessness, and his eyes were somewhat red and glassy.