Chapter XIV · The Honor Medals

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

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

later than; following

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

(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 Hugh knew it was all right when he heard the gentleman say earnestly:

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

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

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

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

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

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

the two together, not just one

From this reading “Both of us were in the wrong, my boy.

a youthful male person

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

in a serious manner

From this reading Hugh knew it was all right when he heard the gentleman say earnestly:

capable of making an error

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

a man of refinement

From this reading Hugh knew it was all right when he heard the gentleman say earnestly:

a young female

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

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

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

having or involving the use of hands

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

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

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Hugh knew it was all right when he heard the gentleman say earnestly:

with gusto and without reservation

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

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

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

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

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

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

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

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From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

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

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Hugh knew it was all right when he heard the gentleman say earnestly:

and nothing more

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

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 Hugh knew it was all right when he heard the gentleman say earnestly:

apprehended with certainty

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

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

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “Both of us were in the wrong, my boy.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

win a victory over

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

in the near future

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

be shown or be found to be

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Hugh knew it was all right when he heard the gentleman say earnestly:

a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

possessive form of “sam” — a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

cut with a saw

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

express in words

From this reading Hugh knew it was all right when he heard the gentleman say earnestly:

past form of “stagger” — walk as if unable to control one's movements

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

happening unexpectedly

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

in a swift manner

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

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

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

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

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

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

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “Both of us were in the wrong, my boy.

precisely as stated

From this reading The stern man was very much overcome, just as might be expected.

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

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

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

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

at the time that

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.

-ing form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading Things moved swiftly after that, and presently Hugh felt ready to fairly hug himself when he saw that Mr. Merrivale had handed back the little girl to her mother and was wringing Sam’s hand heartily.

not correct; not in conformity with fact or truth

From this reading “Both of us were in the wrong, my boy.

but in spite of that

From this reading He had not known whether his erring boy were dead or yet in the land of the living, and to have Sam thus suddenly bob up, and prove to be a hero, staggered Mr. Merrivale greatly.