Chapter VII

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

From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

propose a payment

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

state capital and largest city of Massachusetts; a major center for banking and financial services

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

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

From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.

Englishman and Egyptologist who in 1922 discovered and excavated the tomb of Tutankhamen (1873-1939)

From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.

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From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.

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

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

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 CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.

-ing form of “combat” — battle or contend against in or as if in a battle

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.

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

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

past form of “exhibit” — show an attribute, property, knowledge, or skill

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

have an existence, be extant

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

opinion or judgment

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

a farewell remark

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

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

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

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From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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 One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

an animal that produces gametes (spermatozoa) that can fertilize female gametes

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

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

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

an unshaved growth of hair on the upper lip

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

not any; not one

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

relating to or involving money

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

made ready or fit or suitable beforehand

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

plural of “raise” — the amount a salary is increased

From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.

on the contrary

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

plural of “rebel” — “Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

accept (someone) to be what is claimed or accept his power and authority

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE RAISES A COMPANY, AND COLONEL CARTER A REGIMENT.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

past form of “rent” — let for money

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

past form of “resist” — elude, especially in a baffling way

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

a body of people who settle far from home but maintain ties with their homeland; inhabitants remain nationals of their home state but are not literally under the home state's system of government

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

something that seduces or has the quality to seduce

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

up to a particular time

From this reading The settlement of his mother's estate and of his own pecuniary affairs occupied Colburne's time until the early part of October.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading By then he had invested his property as well as might be, rented the much-loved old homestead, taken a room in the New Boston House, and was fully prepared to bid good-bye to native soil, and, if need be, to life.

at the time that

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

in or at the place that

From this reading One morning, as he left the hotel rather later than usual to go to his office, his eyes fell upon a high-colored face and gigantic brown mustache, which he could not have failed to recognize, no matter where nor when encountered.

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

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Miss Ravenel was a strong though silent temptation to remain and to exist, but he resisted her with the heroism which he subsequently exhibited in combating male rebels.