Chapter III · Chapter 3

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From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

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From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

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

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

not being in a specified place

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

(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 The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

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

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

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

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

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

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

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

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

plural of “beau” — a man who is the lover of a man or woman

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

a short personal letter

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

plural of “billet” — a short personal letter

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

turn red, as if in embarrassment or shame

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

A line that marks the limits of an area.

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

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From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

any large and important church

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

(of military officers) holding by virtue of a commission a rank of second lieutenant or ensign or above

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

past form of “estimate” — judge tentatively or form an estimate of (quantities or time)

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

plural of “footstep” — the sound of a step of someone walking

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

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

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

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

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

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

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

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

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

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

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

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

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

a female domestic

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

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

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

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

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

go away from a place

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

plural of “legion” — archaic terms for army

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

plural of “limit” — the greatest possible degree of something

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

plural of “maiden” — an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

the force of workers available

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

make or become more narrow or restricted

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

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

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

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

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

on one occasion

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

and nothing more

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

go across or through

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

approval to do something

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

the unlimited expanse in which everything is located

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

a person loved by another person

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

plural of “sweetheart” — a person loved by another person

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

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

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Once only every month is a soldier allowed week-end leave, and then he has permission to be absent from his billet between the hours of 3 p.m. on Saturday and 10 p.m. on Sunday.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

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

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

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From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

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

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

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From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

someone paid to operate a typewriter

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

any venturesome undertaking especially one with an uncertain outcome

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

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

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading PICKETS AND SPECIAL LEAVE One of the first things we had to learn was that our ancient cathedral town has its bounds and limits for the legions of the lads in khaki.

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

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

at the time that

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading The housemaid from Hammersmith and the typist from Tottenham have to come to their beaux in billets, and as most of the men in our town are single, and nearly all have sweethearts, it is estimated that five or six thousand maidens blush to hear the old, old story within the two-mile limit every week-end.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading The whole world, with the exception of the space enclosed by this narrow circle, is closed to the footsteps of Tommy; he cannot now visit his sweetheart, his sweetheart must come and visit him.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Beyond a certain line, the two-mile boundary, we dare not venture alone without written permission, and we can only pass the limit in a body when led by a commissioned officer.