Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

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

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

plural of “bond” — an electrical force linking atoms

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

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From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

deem to be

From this reading I consider it wonderful!

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

dearly loved

From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

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From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

plural of “dollar” — the basic monetary unit in many countries; equal to 100 cents

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

in an exultant manner

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

opinion or judgment

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

set up or found

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

a young female

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

the father of your father or mother

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

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

From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

ten 10s

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

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

From this reading I consider it wonderful!

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

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

the people or companies engaged in a particular kind of commercial enterprise

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

The state of being free within society from oppressive restrictions on one's way of life.

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

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From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

plural of “make” — a recognizable kind

From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

the mother of Jesus; Christians refer to her as the Virgin Mary; she is especially honored by Roman Catholics

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

a form of address for a man

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

of or relating to or belonging to a nation or country

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

having open interstices or resembling a web

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

to give an account or representation of in words

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

done under pressure

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

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

From this reading "That makes our great mass-meeting look pretty small; doesn't it, my dear?

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

in the near future

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

past form of “sparkle” — reflect brightly

From this reading "In one day, Gran'pa Jim!" she cried exultantly, and the old colonel's eyes sparkled as he replied:

an alloy of iron with small amounts of carbon; widely used in construction; mechanical properties can be varied over a wide range

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

a payment for consecutive issues of a newspaper or magazine for a given period of time

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

someone who betrays his country by committing treason

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

at the time that

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

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

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.

extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers

From this reading I consider it wonderful!

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

From this reading Altogether, the day's work had netted them two hundred and fourteen thousand dollars, and as soon as she could escape Mary Louise rushed home to report their success to her grandfather.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading THE TRAITOR When the Liberty Girls met that evening at the home of Alora Jones, it was found that Mary Louise had sold more bonds than any of the others, although Laura Hilton had secured one subscription of fifty thousand dollars from the Dorfield National Steel Works, the manager of which industry, Mr. Colton, was a relative of the girl.