Chapter XXXVIII · The Prisoners

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

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

later than; following

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

(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 Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

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

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

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From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

state capital of Maryland; site of the United States Naval Academy

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

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

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

a mutual promise to marry

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

in a courageous manner

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

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

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

plural of “column” — a line of units following one after another

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

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

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

plural of “creature” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

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

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

an old word for “before”

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

the organ of sight

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

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

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

set up or found

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

characteristic of or befitting a friend

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

possessive form of “god” — the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

to an extraordinary extent or degree

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

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

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

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

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

perceive (sound) via the auditory sense

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

a form of whist in which players avoid winning tricks containing hearts or the queen of spades

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

(Greek mythology) the beautiful daughter of Zeus and Leda who was abducted by Paris; the Greek army sailed to Troy to get her back which resulted in the Trojan War

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

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

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

-ing form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

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

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

and nothing more

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

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

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

immediately past

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

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

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

having abundant light or illumination

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

past form of “live” — be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

feeling or showing love and affection

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

make reference to

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

the mother of your spouse

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

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

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

information about recent and important events

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

not any; not one

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States north of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

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

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

fully extended especially in length

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

above and across; more than

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

by chance

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

address a deity, a prophet, a saint or an object of worship; say a prayer

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

plural of “report” — a written document describing the findings of some individual or group

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

English portrait painter and first president of the Royal Academy (1723-1792)

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

United States parliamentary authority and author (in 1876) of Robert's Rules of Order (1837-1923)

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

the act of searching for something

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

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

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

causing or able to cause nausea

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

the state of being covered with unclean things

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

not in physical motion

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

a state of acute pain

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

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

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

express in words

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

past form of “term” — name formally or designate with a term

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

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

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

in or at that place or location

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

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

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

United States clockmaker who introduced mass production (1785-1859)

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

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

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

plural of “thousand” — the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

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

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

a just detectable amount

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.

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From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

too much to be measured

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

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

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

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

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

accept gladly

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

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

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading “Lieut. Robert Reynolds,” and “Thomas Tubbs,” Helen read among the list of those just arrived at Annapolis, but “Captain Mark Ray” was not there, and, with a sickening feeling of disappointment, she passed the paper to her mother-in-law, and hastened away, to weep and pray that what she so greatly feared might not come upon her.

at the time that

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading But there was no mention made of him, no sign by which she could tell whether he still lived, or had long since been relieved from suffering.

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

From this reading Many of the captives were coming home, and all along the Northern lines loving hearts were waiting, and friendly hands outstretched to welcome them back to “God’s land,” as the poor, suffering creatures termed the soil over which waved the stars and stripes, for which they had fought so bravely.

in a wistful manner

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Wistfully thousands of eyes ran over the long columns of names of those returned, each eye seeking for its own, and growing dim with tears as it failed to find it, or lighting up with untold joy when, it was found.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading It was after Katy’s betrothal, and Helen was in New York, hoping to hear news from Mark, and perhaps to see him ere long, for as nearly as she could trace him from reports of others, he was last at Andersonville.