Chapter XXXII · Chapter 32

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

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

personal knowledge or information about someone or something

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

(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 Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."

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

From this reading THE FIRM OF MASSANET AND DARE.

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

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."

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

From this reading "It seems too good to be true," cried Richard finally.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

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

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

a youthful male person

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

a borough of New York City

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

a brother by marriage

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

a plant of the genus Trifolium

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

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

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

inflected form of “cry” — utter a sudden loud cry

From this reading "It seems too good to be true," cried Richard finally.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading THE FIRM OF MASSANET AND DARE.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

past form of “draft” — draw up an outline or sketch for something

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

having come to an end or become void after passage of a period of time

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading "It seems too good to be true," cried Richard finally.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading THE FIRM OF MASSANET AND DARE.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "It seems too good to be true," cried Richard finally.

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

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."

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

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

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

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

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

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

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

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

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

From this reading THE FIRM OF MASSANET AND DARE.

one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

a form of address for a man

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE FIRM OF MASSANET AND DARE.

a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

by chance

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."

perplexed (as if being expected to know something that you do not know)

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

the speech act of making something evident

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

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

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading "It seems too good to be true," cried Richard finally.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

a message that is stated or declared; a communication (oral or written) setting forth particulars or facts etc

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

following in time or order

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

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

From this reading THE FIRM OF MASSANET AND DARE.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

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

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."

male cat

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading "It seems too good to be true," cried Richard finally.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

hard to endure

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."

not expected or anticipated

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

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

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."

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

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Tom Clover's unexpected statement was a revelation to Richard, and subsequent questioning convinced the boy that all that Doc Linyard's brother-in-law had said concerning the acquaintance with his father was perfectly true.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading It was a fact that Clover had been drafted in Boston, but during the second year of his service his time had expired, and then he had enlisted in a Brooklyn regiment, and become a member of the same company to which Mr. Dare belonged.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Perhaps Doc has already told you of the pension we are trying to get."