Chapter XI

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

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

later than; following

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

anew

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

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

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

a state of peace agreed to between opponents so they can discuss peace terms

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

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

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

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

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

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

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

on the far side of; further than

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

a white sauce of fat, broth, and vegetables (used especially with braised meat)

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

past form of “breeze” — blow gently and lightly

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

a member of an Algonquian people living in central Canada

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

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

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

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

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

anything that contributes causally to a result

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

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

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

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

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

turned into ice; affected by freezing or by long and severe cold

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

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

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

an entrance that can be closed by a gate

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

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

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

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

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

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

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

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

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

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

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

immediately past

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

plural of “magazine” — a periodic publication containing pictures and stories and articles of interest to those who purchase it or subscribe to it

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

the bags of letters and packages that are transported by the postal service

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

information about recent and important events

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

not any; not one

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

above and across; more than

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

sufficiently fat so as to have a pleasing fullness of figure

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

characterized by an absence or near absence of agitation or activity

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

a barrier consisting of a horizontal bar and supports

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

unusual or striking

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

established irrevocably

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

Queen of England as the third wife of Henry VIII and mother of Edward VI (1509-1537)

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

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

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

possessive form of “special” — a special offering (usually temporary and at a reduced price) that is featured in advertising

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

happening without warning or in a short space of time

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

a cooperative unit (especially in sports)

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

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

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

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

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

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

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

not expected or anticipated

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

disturb the balance or stability of

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading That he brought no mail--beyond a sealed order bag for Sergeant Seymour--showed that the special's visit was as sudden as a telegram.

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

From this reading THE SCARLET SPECIAL Ten days after the battle between the sergeant and the factor, the quiet of Armistice camp was again upset, this time most unexpectedly by the arrival of the "scarlet special."

plural of “waste” — any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

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

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

accept gladly

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

in or at the place that

From this reading A corporal of the Royal Mounted breezed in by dog team over the frozen wastes from far-away Athabaska, the end of rail gateway of the North, where English to some extent gives place to Cree.

plural of “white” — a Caucasian

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.

which person or people

From this reading To the disappointment of Corporal Gaspard Le Blanc, the short, plump but doughty French-Canadian who had made the remarkable trip, Seymour was not at the post.

possessive form of “world” — everything that exists anywhere

From this reading But he did carry a late newspaper or two and several magazines that gave week-by-week gists of the world's news since Armistice last had heard from "Outside," so his unexpected arrival was more than welcome to the whites in the camp.