Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

plural of “accident” — an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

later than; following

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

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

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

subject to appointment

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

a motor vehicle with four wheels; usually propelled by an internal combustion engine

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

the act of excluding someone by a negative vote or veto

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

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

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

the two together, not just one

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

emitting or filled with bubbles as from carbonation or fermentation

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

possessive form of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

a prearranged meeting for consultation or exchange of information or discussion (especially one with a formal agenda)

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

a lawyer who pleads cases in court

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

having the power of driving or impelling

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

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From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

be in charge of, act on, or dispose of

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

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

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

a single distinct event

From this reading The trip passed without incident.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

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 THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

a boy or man

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

place in proper rank

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

the middle of the day

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

according to the clock

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

above and across; more than

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading The trip passed without incident.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

United States general who commanded the American forces in Europe during World War I (1860-1948)

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

characterized by or displaying affirmation or acceptance or certainty etc.

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

be larger in number, quantity, power, status or importance

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Nevertheless, the lad had perfect confidence in himself and his ability to handle the big army automobile, and he felt quite certain that he would reach the French commander's headquarters before the appointed hour, barring accidents.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

require as useful, just, or proper

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

moving very fast

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

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

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading The trip passed without incident.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Naturally, in spite of the fact that they had seen active service with the British and French, both had the utmost confidence in General Pershing and each was positive in his own mind that the counsel of the American commander would prevail.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.

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

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

at the time that

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Both Hal and Chester were almost bubbling over with excitement, for each felt sure that he was to be present at a time when history was to be made.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading The trip passed without incident.

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

From this reading THE CONFERENCE It was now after noon and Hal knew that it would require swift driving to reach Marshal Foch's headquarters, near Paris, before four o'clock, the hour of the conference.