142
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From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
150
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From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
AboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
in the past
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
believingnounUS /bɪˈliːvɪŋ/
the cognitive process that leads to convictions
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading The Captain of one of the vessels had lost his young wife that morning.
a period of 100 years
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
ChannelnounUS /ˈtʃænəl/
a path over which electrical signals can pass
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
exquisitely fine and subtle and pleasing; susceptible to injury
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
ETC
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From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
feeblenessnoun
the state of being weak in health or body (especially from old age)
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
a boy or man
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
flagsnounUS /flæɡz/
plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
FLORENCEnounUS /ˈflɔːrəns/
a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
fragileadjectiveUS /ˈfrædʒəl/
easily broken or damaged or destroyed
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
the act of acquiring something
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
a young female
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The Captain of one of the vessels had lost his young wife that morning.
half-mastnoun
a position some distance below the top of a mast to which a flag is lowered in mourning or to signal distress
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
harbourverbUS /ˈhɑːrbər/
secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
Harbourg
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From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The Captain of one of the vessels had lost his young wife that morning.
a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
a polite name for any woman
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered
From this reading The Captain of one of the vessels had lost his young wife that morning.
LOVELLnounUS /ˈlʌvəl/
English astronomer who pioneered radio astronomy (born in 1913)
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
MARSHnounUS /mɑːrʃ/
low-lying wet land with grassy vegetation; usually is a transition zone between land and water
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
not able to be found
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
a wrong action attributable to bad judgment or ignorance or inattention
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
try to cure by special care of treatment, of an illness or injury
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading The Captain of one of the vessels had lost his young wife that morning.
palenessnoun
unnatural lack of color in the skin (as from bruising or sickness or emotional distress)
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
go across or through
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
persistedverbUS /pərˈsɪstɪd/
past form of “persist” — continue to exist
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
one of four equal parts
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
REVEL'S
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From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
SquadronnounUS /ˈskwɑːdrən/
a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
steamedadjectiveUS /stiːmd/
cooked in steam
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
SUCCESSORSnounUS /səkˈsesərz/
plural of “successor” — a person who follows next in order
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
having or denoting the characteristic taste of sugar
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading The Captain of one of the vessels had lost his young wife that morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
UNITEDadjectiveUS /juːˈnaɪtɪd/
characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
UntilprepositionUS /ənˈtɪl/
up to a particular time
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
precisely as stated
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
vesselsnounUS /ˈvesəlz/
plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates
From this reading The Captain of one of the vessels had lost his young wife that morning.
the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
WARDENnounUS /ˈwɔːr.dən/
The chief official or governor in charge of a prison institution.
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
a flaw or weak point
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
a married woman; a man's partner in marriage
From this reading The Captain of one of the vessels had lost his young wife that morning.
in the company of; together with
From this reading About a quarter of a century ago, under a bright May morning sun, the English Channel Squadron steamed into the harbour of the French town of Harbourg, with flags half-mast high.
an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Until the very hour of her death, the poor fellow had persisted in believing that she was getting better, that the weakness which had been growing for months on the fragile little lady, the paleness of her delicate cheeks, the feebleness of her sweet voice would pass away.
the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose
From this reading UNITED STATES BOOK COMPANY, SUCCESSORS TO JOHN W. LOVELL COMPANY, 142 TO 150 WORTH STREET, NEW YORK.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading BY FLORENCE WARDEN AUTHOR OF “THE HOUSE ON THE MARSH,” “NURSE REVEL’S MISTAKE,” “MISSING--A YOUNG GIRL,” ETC., ETC.
