Chapter XII

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

consider or hold as true

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

later than; following

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

(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 ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

large but transportable armament

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

past form of “attract” — direct toward itself or oneself by means of some psychological power or physical attributes

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

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

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

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

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

a youthful male person

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

plural of “cheek” — either side of the face below the eyes

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

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

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

psychological suffering

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

with ease (“easy” is sometimes used informally for “easily”)

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

hinge joint between the forearm and upper arm and the corresponding joint in the forelimb of a quadruped

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

half the width of an em

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

past form of “extract” — remove, usually with some force or effort; also used in an abstract sense

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

opinion or judgment

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

having a face or facing especially of a specified kind or number; often used in combination

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

a boy or man

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

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

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

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

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

capital of the state of Montana; located in western Montana

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

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

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

in an impulsive or impetuous way; without taking cautions

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

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

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

address a question to and expect an answer from

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

the quality of being warmhearted and considerate and humane and sympathetic

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

a boy or man

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

go away from a place

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

the force of workers available

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

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

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

very recently

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

-ing form of “note” — make mention of

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

a state in northwestern United States on the Pacific

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

go across or through

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

select carefully from a group

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

freshwater port and largest city in Oregon; located in northwestern Oregon on the Willamette River which divides the city into east and west sections; renowned for its beautiful natural setting among the mountains

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

with speed

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

with speed

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

take something away by force or without the consent of the owner

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

cut with a saw

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

(of a nose) blocked

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

of or relating to the sympathetic nervous system

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

the process of shedding tears (usually accompanied by sobs or other inarticulate sounds)

From this reading As he saw tears on the lad's cheeks, he knew it must be serious, for Rob did not look like a fellow from whose eyes tears could easily be extracted.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

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

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

create by training and teaching

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

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

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

English navigator remembered for his exploration of the Pacific coast of North America (1757-1798)

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

a sudden or mysterious disappearance

From this reading He had stopped at Helena _en route_, to pick up a few more newly enlisted men, and, being at the railway-station that morning, was attracted by Rob's running and shouting after his rapidly vanishing train.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.

belonging to which person

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

in the company of; together with

From this reading ACCEPT A KINDNESS AND PASS IT ALONG "Is it as bad as all that, my boy?" asked a kindly voice at Rob's elbow; and the lad, turning quickly, looked into the sympathetic face of a United States army officer, whose khaki uniform was faced with red.

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

From this reading Captain Astley was tender-hearted, as are all brave men; and, noting our young traveller's genuine distress, he impulsively stepped forward to inquire into its cause.

the ending of a series or sequence

From this reading Captain John Astley, commanding Battery Z of Field Artillery, returning from leave in the East, had been placed in temporary charge of a body of recruits ordered to Vancouver Barracks, near Portland, Oregon, which was his station.