Chapter VI

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

a diplomat of the highest rank; accredited as representative from one country to another

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT THE TRICOTS'.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

capital of Germany located in eastern Germany

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

of or relating to or belonging to the genus Bos

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

plural of “cat” — feline mammal usually having thick soft fur and no ability to roar: domestic cats; wildcats

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

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

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

a person who is member of one's class or profession

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

a female human offspring

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

plural of “escape” — the act of escaping physically

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

at any time

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

undergo an emotional sensation or be in a particular state of mind

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

a young female

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

English actor noted for his portrayals of Shakespeare's great tragic characters (1789-1833)

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

go away from a place

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

plural of “lion” — large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

exceptional, unusual, or remarkable

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

plural of “parent” — a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

characterized by violent and forceful activity or movement; very intense

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

on the contrary

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

To recall to mind.

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading AT THE TRICOTS'.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.

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

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

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

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading AT THE TRICOTS'.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

plural of “uprising” — organized opposition to authority; a conflict in which one faction tries to wrest control from another

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

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

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

which person or people

From this reading It took one month and three days for Judy to get the above letter, but her mind was set somewhat at rest long before that time by the Ambassador himself, who had learned through his confrere in Berlin that Mr. and Mrs. Kean were safe and at large, although not allowed to leave Berlin.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading She could not believe the Germans, whom she had always thought of as rather bovine, could turn into raging lions so completely.

marked by extreme lack of restraint or control

From this reading Ever since she could remember, they had been camping in out-of-the-way places and making hair-breadth escapes from mountain wild cats and native uprisings and what not.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading The daughter was so accustomed to her parents being in dangerous places that she did not feel so concerned about them as an ordinary girl would have felt for ordinary parents.