Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Such a scene was enough to prostrate any woman.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

later than; following

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Such a scene was enough to prostrate any woman.

acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

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

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

put or pin the blame on

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

-ing form of “blunder” — commit a faux pas or a fault or make a serious mistake

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it did not prostrate Judithe.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

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

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

in conjunction with; combined

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

treated so as to have a permanently wrinkled appearance

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

zealous in devotion or affection

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading But it did not prostrate Judithe.

sad beyond comforting; incapable of being consoled

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading Such a scene was enough to prostrate any woman.

divisible by two

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

past form of “fear” — be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

not disposed to cheat or defraud; not deceptive or fraudulent

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

fighting; acts of overt warfare

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

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From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

state of disgrace or loss of self-respect

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

apart from others

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading But it did not prostrate Judithe.

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

steadfast in allegiance or duty

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

wrong in e.g. opinion or judgment

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

not any; not one

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

above and across; more than

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

get into a prostrate position, as in submission

From this reading Such a scene was enough to prostrate any woman.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

the place where some action occurs

From this reading Such a scene was enough to prostrate any woman.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Such a scene was enough to prostrate any woman.

express in words

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

in or at that place or location

From this reading She sent for Mrs. McVeigh, to tell her there must on no account be further hostilities between Colonel McVeigh and Captain Masterson.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

which person or people

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading Such a scene was enough to prostrate any woman.

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

From this reading Even McVeigh felt sorry for his humiliation, knowing how thoroughly honest he was, how devoted to the cause; and Mrs. McVeigh was disconsolate over "loyal, blundering Phil Masterson," whom, she could not hope, would remain for the party after what had occurred, and she feared Judithe would keep to her room--who could blame her?

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading "Certainly, I apologize," and Masterson looked utterly crushed by his mistaken zeal; "apologize to every one concerned, collectively and individually."