Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

the state of being absent

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

later than; following

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

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

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

the act of departing

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

plural of “doubt” — the state of being unsure of something

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading You have every right to it."

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

normal use of the faculty of vision

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

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

From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

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

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

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

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

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From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

a small worthless amount

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

possessive form of “jack” — a small worthless amount

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

a native or resident of Kentucky

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

go away from a place

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

a message that seems to convey no meaning

From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

above and across; more than

From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

by chance

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

The study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence. (Triết học, đạo lý nhân sinh.)

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

of momentous or ominous significance

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

plural of “reassurance” — the act of reassuring; restoring someone's confidence

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

precisely, exactly

From this reading You have every right to it."

Identical; not different.

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

carry out

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

the second largest state; located in southwestern United States on the Gulf of Mexico

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

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

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

the act of going from one place to another

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

hard to endure

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

furthest or highest in degree or order; utmost or extreme

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

nonexistent

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

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

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

at the time that

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

which person or people

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.

in the company of; together with

From this reading In spite of Gloria's philosophy, and in spite of Jack's reassurances, Philip was assailed by doubts as to the ultimate improvement of his eyesight, and at the same time with the feeling that perhaps after all, he was playing the part of a deserter.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading "You can take my word for it that you have the wrong idea in wanting to quit when you can be taken care of by the Government.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "It's all nonsense to feel cut up over it, you know, Philip," insisted Jack.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE TRAGEDY OF THE TURNERS The trip north from Fort Magruder was a most trying experience for Philip Dru, for although he had as traveling companions Gloria and Jack Strawn, who was taking a leave of absence, the young Kentuckian felt his departure from Texas and the Army as a portentous turning point in his career.