Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

in an approving manner

From this reading Joe Funk nodded approvingly.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading That is the sort of patriotism, Joe, that no fear of death can dim."

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

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

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading That is the sort of patriotism, Joe, that no fear of death can dim."

lacking in light; not bright or harsh

From this reading That is the sort of patriotism, Joe, that no fear of death can dim."

at any time

From this reading "Marie, for that was her name, was a patriot if there ever was one.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

promote over another

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading That is the sort of patriotism, Joe, that no fear of death can dim."

a slender and greatly elongated substance capable of being spun into yarn

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

plural of “fire” — the event of something burning (often destructive)

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

informal intensifiers

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

a state of nervous depression

From this reading Joe Funk nodded approvingly.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

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

From this reading "Marie, for that was her name, was a patriot if there ever was one.

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "Marie, for that was her name, was a patriot if there ever was one.

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

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

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

From this reading That is the sort of patriotism, Joe, that no fear of death can dim."

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From this reading That is the sort of patriotism, Joe, that no fear of death can dim."

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Marie, for that was her name, was a patriot if there ever was one.

a daughter of your brother or sister

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

not any; not one

From this reading That is the sort of patriotism, Joe, that no fear of death can dim."

inflected form of “nod” — express or signify by nodding

From this reading Joe Funk nodded approvingly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Marie, for that was her name, was a patriot if there ever was one.

a child who has lost both parents

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

outlying areas (as of a city or town)

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

a chaplain in one of the military services

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading "Marie, for that was her name, was a patriot if there ever was one.

love of country and willingness to sacrifice for it

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

-ing form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Every fibre of her being was for France, and one could see the fires of patriotism flaming in her eyes.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading That is the sort of patriotism, Joe, that no fear of death can dim."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

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

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Marie, for that was her name, was a patriot if there ever was one.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

a community of people smaller than a town

From this reading MARIE THE COURAGEOUS "The Padre and his little niece, an orphan of twelve, lived on the outskirts of a French village that had been taken by the Germans," began Captain Favor, resuming his story telling for the children.

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

From this reading "Marie, for that was her name, was a patriot if there ever was one.