Chapter XXIX · Chapter 29

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

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

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From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

later than; following

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

(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 Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

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

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

next to; at the side of

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

inflected form of “blot” — dry (ink) with blotting paper

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

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From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

make calm or still

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

plural of “convulsion” — a sudden uncontrollable attack

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

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

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

determined or decided upon as by an authority

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

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From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

past form of “except” — take exception to

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

plural of “glimpse” — a quick look

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

death of a person

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

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

From this reading He was still too weak to be moved.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

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

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

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 To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

the literary culture

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

deprived of life; no longer living

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

plural of “likeness” — similarity in appearance or character or nature between persons or things

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

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

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

The faculty by which the mind stores and remembers information and knowledge.

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

plural of “mind” — that which is responsible for one's thoughts, feelings, and conscious brain functions; the seat of the faculty of reason

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

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

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

plural of “mood” — a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading He was still too weak to be moved.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

plural of “patient” — a person who requires medical care

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

plural of “prediction” — the act of predicting (as by reasoning about the future)

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

not agitated; without losing self-possession

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

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

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

in the near future

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

not in physical motion

From this reading He was still too weak to be moved.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

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

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was still too weak to be moved.

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

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

up to a particular time

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

proved to be true

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

precisely as stated

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

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

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

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

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

wanting in physical strength

From this reading He was still too weak to be moved.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

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

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

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

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading GLIMPSES OF MOODS AND MINDS Dr. Borden's predictions were verified in regard to his friend and patient, Captain Hanfield, but not before the officer had dictated calm, farewell letters to his wife and "little Sadie."

in the company of; together with

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Within two weeks after the battle very few patients were left, and all these were to go with Dr. Ackley on the following day, Lieutenant Waldo excepted.

-ing form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading She was kept from witnessing the terrible convulsions which began soon after her interview, but was present at his death and held his hand until it was cold and lifeless.

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From this reading To Miss Lou were left the serene, smiling likenesses, a grave to be cared for beside Yarry's, and a memory that could never be blotted out.