Chapter III

any specific behavior

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

anew

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

(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 All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

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

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

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

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

the act of arranging and adapting a piece of music

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

-ing form of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

the two together, not just one

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

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From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

greatly pleased

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

characterized by great determination

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

on or starting from the wearer's right

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

the act of building or putting up

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

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

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

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

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

commodities (goods or services) bought from a foreign country

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

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

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

made greater in size or amount or degree

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

plural of “job” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

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

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

most important element

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

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

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

the force of workers available

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

plural of “merchant” — a businessperson engaged in retail trade

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

past form of “muster” — gather or bring together

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

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

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

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

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

above and across; more than

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

concerning or affecting a particular person or his or her private life and personality

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

bound by or as if by an oath

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

plural of “tent” — a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

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

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

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

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

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

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

up to a particular time

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

a recompense for worthy acts or retribution for wrongdoing

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

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

From this reading Here the soldiers were erecting their tents, arranging their personal belongings, preparing for their brief stay--for here they were sworn into the service, and here they hoped to be immediately mustered out.

at the time that

From this reading The great war was over, every man had done his duty, and now they were back again, each one determined to do better both in position and ways than when he had left home.

in or at the place that

From this reading DANNY DEXTER They walked through the thronging crowds to the other side of the little city where the main activity was now located.

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

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

in the company of; together with

From this reading All the old jobs were awaiting them, with an advance in wages which had followed the increased cost of living.

plural of “worker” — a person who works at a specific occupation

From this reading Dorfield was not large enough to import many workers, therefore the merchants were delighted at the return of its men and impatiently waited until they should he mustered out.