Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

Having no one else present.

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

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

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

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

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

having great (or a certain) extent from one side to the other

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Poor child!" he thought, "her fright is surpassed only by her determination.

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

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Poor child!" he thought, "her fright is surpassed only by her determination.

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

From this reading How easily they could manage her by a little tact and kindness!"

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading "Poor child!" he thought, "her fright is surpassed only by her determination.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading How easily they could manage her by a little tact and kindness!"

plural of “essay” — an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

past form of “falter” — be unsure or weak

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

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

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

the condition of being free; the power to act or speak or think without externally imposed restraints

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading "Poor child!" he thought, "her fright is surpassed only by her determination.

a young female

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

hold firmly

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

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From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

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

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

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

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

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

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

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

From this reading How easily they could manage her by a little tact and kindness!"

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

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

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

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

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

From this reading "Poor child!" he thought, "her fright is surpassed only by her determination.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading How easily they could manage her by a little tact and kindness!"

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

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

From this reading How easily they could manage her by a little tact and kindness!"

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

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading How easily they could manage her by a little tact and kindness!"

-ing form of “manifest” — provide evidence for; stand as proof of; show by one's behavior, attitude, or external attributes

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

lighted by moonlight

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

and nothing more

From this reading "Poor child!" he thought, "her fright is surpassed only by her determination.

a public square with room for pedestrians

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

having a point

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Poor child!" he thought, "her fright is surpassed only by her determination.

precisely, exactly

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

cut with a saw

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

only a very short time before

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

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

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

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

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading "Poor child!" he thought, "her fright is surpassed only by her determination.

consideration in dealing with others and avoiding giving offense

From this reading How easily they could manage her by a little tact and kindness!"

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

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

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

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

From this reading How easily they could manage her by a little tact and kindness!"

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading "Poor child!" he thought, "her fright is surpassed only by her determination.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

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

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

in the direction of

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

a shaky motion

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

in a violent manner

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

possessive form of “war” — the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

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

From this reading As Scoville followed, he saw that the girl was trembling violently, and he was thus able to grasp in some degree the courage she was manifesting in her first half-desperate essays toward freedom.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A SMILE ON WAR'S GRIM FACE Miss Lou led the way to the broad, moonlit piazza.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading She pointed to a chair near the hall door and faltered, "Lieutenant Scoville, I scarcely know whether I am doing right in seeing you here alone.