Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

American Revolutionary leader and patriot; an organizer of the Boston Tea Party and signer of the Declaration of Independence (1722-1803)

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

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

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

a monarchy in northwestern Europe; headquarters for the European Union and for the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

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From this reading Moreover, the break-off of diplomatic relations initiated the certain hope of a happier future.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

the capital and largest city of Belgium; seat of the North Atlantic Treaty Organization

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Moreover, the break-off of diplomatic relations initiated the certain hope of a happier future.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

an enclosed passageway; rooms usually open onto it

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

a statement that is emphatic and explicit (spoken or written)

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

negotiation between nations

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

relating to or characteristic of diplomacy

From this reading Moreover, the break-off of diplomatic relations initiated the certain hope of a happier future.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

an acknowledgment or expression of goodwill at parting

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

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

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

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

From this reading American intervention in the war _must_ lead to Peace and Freedom.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

yet to be or coming

From this reading Moreover, the break-off of diplomatic relations initiated the certain hope of a happier future.

feeling or showing gratitude

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

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

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

comparative of “happy” — enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading Moreover, the break-off of diplomatic relations initiated the certain hope of a happier future.

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

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

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

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

a constitutional monarchy in western Europe on the North Sea; half the country lies below sea level

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

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From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

past form of “initiate” — bring into being

From this reading Moreover, the break-off of diplomatic relations initiated the certain hope of a happier future.

the act of intervening (as to mediate a dispute, etc.)

From this reading American intervention in the war _must_ lead to Peace and Freedom.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

and nothing more

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading American intervention in the war _must_ lead to Peace and Freedom.

the act of departing

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

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

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

in addition to what has just been said

From this reading Moreover, the break-off of diplomatic relations initiated the certain hope of a happier future.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading American intervention in the war _must_ lead to Peace and Freedom.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

and nothing more

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading American intervention in the war _must_ lead to Peace and Freedom.

capital of the state of South Dakota; located in central South Dakota on the Missouri river

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

earlier in time

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

mutual dealings or connections or communications among persons or groups

From this reading Moreover, the break-off of diplomatic relations initiated the certain hope of a happier future.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

full of or exhibiting respect

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

(theology) the act of delivering from sin or saving from evil

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

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

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

a protective covering or structure

From this reading American diplomacy had done little for her or her mother, but it had been the shield, the salvation, the only hope of Belgium.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

having a supporting base

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

carry out

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

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

From this reading BERTIE ADAMS One day, early in April, 1917, Vivie was standing in a corridor of the Hopital de St. Pierre talking to Minna von Stachelberg.

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

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

in or at the place that

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

which person or people

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She had just come from the railway station, where in common with the few British and Americans who remained in Brussels she had been to take a respectful and grateful farewell of the American Minister and his wife, who were leaving Belgium for Holland, prior to the American declaration of war.