Chapter XI

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

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

completely and without qualification; used informally as intensifiers

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

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

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

-ing form of “appreciate” — recognize with gratitude; be grateful for

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

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

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was now stationed at a southern camp.

look forward to the probable occurrence of

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

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

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

possessive form of “burton” — English explorer who with John Speke was the first European to explore Lake Tanganyika (1821-1890)

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading He was now stationed at a southern camp.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

a specialized division of a large organization

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

although something is true; in spite of

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

plural of “examination” — the act of examining something closely (as for mistakes)

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

plural of “girl” — a young female

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

possessive form of “guardian” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

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

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

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

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

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

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

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

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

a married man; a woman's partner in marriage

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

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

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

engage in

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

the time between one event, process, or period and another

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

absolutely essential

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

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

From this reading He was now stationed at a southern camp.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

military supplies

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

something that results

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

a dramatic or musical entertainment

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

the activity of formally presenting something (as a prize or reward)

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

the act of physically reaching or thrusting out

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

express the need or desire for

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

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From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

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

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

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

From this reading He was now stationed at a southern camp.

a message expressing an opinion based on incomplete evidence

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading He was now stationed at a southern camp.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

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

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

in or at that place or location

From this reading Despite the Camp Fire guardian's request, there was a good deal of speculation among the girls concerning the possible outcome of their hopes.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

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

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

not disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

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

From this reading He was now stationed at a southern camp.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading In the meantime she insisted that the whole question of the performance be neither thought of nor discussed.

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

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."

but in spite of that

From this reading Appreciating that he had grown too old to make a valuable soldier and yet unwilling to be left out of war service, Mrs. Burton's husband, Richard Burton, had taken the necessary examinations and had received a commission in the Ordnance Department.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading The Dance The next day Mrs. Burton announced that having written her husband she would await his reply before reaching an absolutely definite decision in regard to their presentation of "As You Like It."