Chapter XXIX

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

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

(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 One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

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

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

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

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

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

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

giving confidence

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading I saw her showin’ ’em to the authorities at Folkestone.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading I saw her showin’ ’em to the authorities at Folkestone.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

of the blackest black; similar to the color of jet or coal

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

a state at a particular time

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

a quad with a square body

From this reading I saw her showin’ ’em to the authorities at Folkestone.

plural of “end” — either extremity of something that has length

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

having escaped, especially from confinement

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

having experience; having knowledge or skill from observation or participation

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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From this reading I saw her showin’ ’em to the authorities at Folkestone.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

green color or pigment; resembling the color of growing grass

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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

From this reading I saw her showin’ ’em to the authorities at Folkestone.

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

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

engage in

From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

not any; not one

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

above and across; more than

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

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From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

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

From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

past form of “rouse” — become active

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

cut with a saw

From this reading I saw her showin’ ’em to the authorities at Folkestone.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

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From this reading "She’s got enough passes from British and French Headquarters to make a poker-hand.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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From this reading I saw her showin’ ’em to the authorities at Folkestone.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

(often followed by “of” or “to”) yielding readily to or capable of

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

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

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

in or at that place or location

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

a special situation

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

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

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

lacking protection or defense

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

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

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

binary compound that occurs at room temperature as a clear colorless odorless tasteless liquid; freezes into ice below 0 degrees centigrade and boils above 100 degrees centigrade; widely used as a solvent

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

a person who wears or carries or displays something as a body covering or accessory

From this reading One and all united in assuring the wearer of the V.A.D. uniform that there was no danger.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

at the time that

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.

past form of “wink” — signal by winking

From this reading Though when the red and green eyes on the ends of the East and West jetties winked into sight over the coal-black shining water, her fellow-passengers congratulated Patrine as heartily as though some peril had been escaped.

a young person of either sex

From this reading "Nothing more doing, Pinkums, old thing!" said an experienced youngster of twenty to a susceptible senior whom Patrine’s unprotected condition had roused to a strong sense of responsibility.