Chapter XXI

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

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

the state of being absent

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

later than; following

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

anew

From this reading He delayed his return to the Grand Fleet again and again.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

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

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

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

From this reading He delayed his return to the Grand Fleet again and again.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

the act of disrupting an established order so it fails to continue

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading There was his duty to the paper, which had given him his chance and helped him to fame.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

every day; without missing a day

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

an administrator in charge of a division of a university or college

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

not as far along as normal in development

From this reading He delayed his return to the Grand Fleet again and again.

A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading There was his duty to the paper, which had given him his chance and helped him to fame.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

the organ of sight

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed

From this reading There was his duty to the paper, which had given him his chance and helped him to fame.

group of aircraft operating together under the same ownership

From this reading He delayed his return to the Grand Fleet again and again.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

the motion characteristic of fluids (liquids or gases)

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

the trait of acting stupidly or rashly

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

the cardinal number that is the sum of thirteen and one

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading There was his duty to the paper, which had given him his chance and helped him to fame.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading He delayed his return to the Grand Fleet again and again.

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

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

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

From this reading He delayed his return to the Grand Fleet again and again.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading There was his duty to the paper, which had given him his chance and helped him to fame.

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

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

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

From this reading He delayed his return to the Grand Fleet again and again.

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

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

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

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

a particular point in time

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

easily agitated

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

not any; not one

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

paying close attention especially to details

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading There was his duty to the paper, which had given him his chance and helped him to fame.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

past form of “pour” — cause to run

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

so unreasonable as to invite derision

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

plural of “reason” — a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

leave (a job, post, or position) voluntarily

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading He delayed his return to the Grand Fleet again and again.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

cut with a saw

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

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

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

past form of “stare” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Merritt stared for a moment and poured out a flood of reasons against such preposterous folly.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

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

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was his duty to the paper, which had given him his chance and helped him to fame.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

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

From this reading He delayed his return to the Grand Fleet again and again.

a region marking a boundary

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

precisely as stated

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

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

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

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

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

at the time that

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

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

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I They were very patient with him at the office of the _Daily Post_.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.

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

From this reading Merritt, with an observant eye saw that the young man was on the verge of a nervous breakdown, but he could not disguise his surprise, when, after fourteen days' absence, during which they had no word from him, Dean entered his room and said he could not go back to Scapa Flow again, and wished to resign.