used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
a positive feeling of liking
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
the part of the day between noon and evening
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
Aisne
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From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
pleasantly occupied
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
on or to one side
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
attitudesnounUS /ˈætətuːdz/
plural of “attitude” — a complex mental state involving beliefs and feelings and values and dispositions to act in certain ways
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
one who is the object of choice; who is given preference
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
zealous in devotion or affection
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
didatic
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From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
without deviation
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
one or the other of two
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
else
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From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
at any time
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
be a farmer; work as a farmer
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
start firing a weapon
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
gauntadjectiveUS /ɡɔːnt/
very thin especially from disease or hunger or cold
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
plural of “girl” — a young female
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
groupsnounUS /ɡruːps/
plural of “group” — any number of entities (members) considered as a unit
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
the one or ones belonging to her
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
informaladjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈfɔːrməl/
not formal
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
the collection of rules imposed by authority
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
the production of eggs (especially in birds)
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
march in a procession
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
in addition to what has just been said
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
held or filled or in use
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
painfullyadverbUS /ˈpeɪnfəli/
unpleasantly
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
go across or through
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
Patricia
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From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
regardingverbUS /rɪˈɡɑːrdɪŋ/
-ing form of “regard” — deem to be
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
inflected form of “slip” — move stealthily
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
a flight of stairs or a flight of steps
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
the subject matter of a conversation or discussion
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
talleradjectiveUS /ˈtɔːlər/
comparative of “tall” — great in vertical dimension; high in stature
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
temporaryadjectiveUS /ˈtempəreri/
not permanent; not lasting
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
from one end or side of something to the other
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
close enough to be walked to
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They had separated into groups and were either walking about the place or else were seated in informal attitudes.
which person or people
From this reading The woman was Miss Patricia, who appeared taller and more painfully gaunt than ever, and moreover, was laying down the law upon some subject in her usual didatic fashion.
belonging to which person
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
an adult female person (as opposed to a man)
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
made or consisting of (entirely or in part) or employing wood
From this reading On the wooden steps leading directly down from the house two girls moved aside to allow a woman and a man to pass them.
a unit of length equal to 3 feet; defined as 91.44 centimeters; originally taken to be the average length of a stride
From this reading THE FIELD OF HONOR Some little time afterwards, late on a March afternoon, the yard in front of the farm house on the Aisne, chosen by the Camp Fire girls for their temporary home in France, was occupied by a number of persons.
but in spite of that
From this reading Yet the man whose arm was slipped through hers was regarding her with devoted and amused affection.
