Chapter XIX

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

later than; following

From this reading After all the boys were not sorry for the experience.

(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 After all the boys were not sorry for the experience.

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

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

make known; make an announcement

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

plural of “apology” — an expression of regret at having caused trouble for someone

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

for the reason that

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading After all the boys were not sorry for the experience.

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

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

plural of “dish” — a piece of dishware normally used as a container for holding or serving food

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

in an effectual manner

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading After all the boys were not sorry for the experience.

of a conditioned response; caused to die out because of the absence or withdrawal of reinforcement

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

start firing a weapon

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After all the boys were not sorry for the experience.

dismiss from the mind; stop remembering

From this reading They had witnessed some sights that they would never forget.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading They had witnessed some sights that they would never forget.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

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

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

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

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

and nothing more

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading THE ROAD OF VON KLUCK'S RETREAT.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

found pleasant or attractive; often used as a combining form

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

to a great degree or extent

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

in a naive manner

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading They had witnessed some sights that they would never forget.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading After all the boys were not sorry for the experience.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ROAD OF VON KLUCK'S RETREAT.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

rip off; ask an unreasonable price

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

one of four equal parts

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading THE ROAD OF VON KLUCK'S RETREAT.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE ROAD OF VON KLUCK'S RETREAT.

a long thin implement made of metal or wood

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

an optical instrument for aiding the eye in aiming, as on a firearm or surveying instrument

From this reading They had witnessed some sights that they would never forget.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading They had witnessed some sights that they would never forget.

feeling or expressing regret or sorrow or a sense of loss over something done or undone

From this reading After all the boys were not sorry for the experience.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They had witnessed some sights that they would never forget.

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

From this reading THE ROAD OF VON KLUCK'S RETREAT.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading They had witnessed some sights that they would never forget.

a special situation

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

two times

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

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

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

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

From this reading THE ROAD OF VON KLUCK'S RETREAT.

having or producing a comfortable and agreeable degree of heat or imparting or maintaining heat

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

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

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

any instrument or instrumentality used in fighting or hunting

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

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

From this reading After all the boys were not sorry for the experience.

at the time that

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Rod too could plume himself on having done the right thing when he used his weapon twice with telling effect.

past form of “witness” — be a witness to

From this reading They had witnessed some sights that they would never forget.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading After the fire in the rear of the house had been effectually extinguished the good woman appeared before them to announce that supper was served; and she added her apologies because they might find some of the dishes not quite so warm as they liked, "For," as she naively put it, "we had too much heat in another quarter; and one never knows just how to manage when those terrible Uhlans are around."

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading They had witnessed some sights that they would never forget.