Chapter I

(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 "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The Lieutenant Trench from the American warship has ordered, madam."

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

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

third-person singular of “await” — look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading Your suite awaits, madam.

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

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

earlier than; in front of

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

of or relating to a wedding

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

a railcar where passengers ride

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

rid of obstructions

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading "You doubted my courage, maybe?"

the time after sunrise and before sunset while it is light outside

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

past form of “doubt” — consider unlikely or have doubts about

From this reading "You doubted my courage, maybe?"

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

operate or control a vehicle

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

something that provides access (to get in or get out)

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

an ornamental facade

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

destroyed or killed

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

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

From this reading The Lieutenant Trench from the American warship has ordered, madam."

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

past form of “knock” — deliver a sharp blow or push

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

immediately past

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The Lieutenant Trench from the American warship has ordered, madam."

a woman of refinement

From this reading Your suite awaits, madam.

most important element

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

by chance

From this reading "You doubted my courage, maybe?"

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

the natural satellite of the Earth

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "You doubted my courage, maybe?"

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading The Lieutenant Trench from the American warship has ordered, madam."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

above and across; more than

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

(American football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

filled with satisfaction

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

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

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

be standing; be upright

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading Your suite awaits, madam.

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

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

up to a particular time

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

a government ship that is available for waging war

From this reading The Lieutenant Trench from the American warship has ordered, madam."

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

From this reading "An' the bridal couple'd be holdin' hands an' gazin' over the spanker-boom at the full moon" Frontispiece "All stand clear of the main entrance" "It was drive, drive, drive, from midnight to daylight" It took till the daylight was all but gone before I knocked him down for the last time

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

in the company of; together with

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You doubted my courage, maybe?"

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your suite awaits, madam.

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

From this reading I asked "'Quiscanto vascamo mirajjar,' which is Yunzano for 'I am satisfied, I can now die happy'" I arrived in Santacruz in the early evening, and as I stepped out of the carriage with the children the majordomo came rushing out from under the hotel portales and said: "Meesus Trench, is it?