Chapter V · Chapter 5

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

From this reading They had been in New York about a week, and were feeling quite at home.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading They had been in New York about a week, and were feeling quite at home.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

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

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

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

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

any person at all

From this reading "Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?" he asked.

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

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?" he asked.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading "Dick Dare, I believe it is."

a mountain or tall hill

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?" he asked.

one who is the object of choice; who is given preference

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading "Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?" he asked.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

the experiencing of affective and emotional states

From this reading They had been in New York about a week, and were feeling quite at home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

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

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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

From this reading "Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?" he asked.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?" he asked.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They had been in New York about a week, and were feeling quite at home.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Dick Dare, I believe it is."

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

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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

From this reading "Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?" he asked.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Dick Dare, I believe it is."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

the property resulting from being or relating to the greater in number of two parts; the main part

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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 Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading "Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?" he asked.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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

From this reading They had been in New York about a week, and were feeling quite at home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading They had been in New York about a week, and were feeling quite at home.

with speed

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

in the near future

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

having a supporting base

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Is there anyone here by the name of Dare?" he asked.

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

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

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

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

male cat

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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

From this reading One afternoon, as they were sitting in the big front room, talking to some of the soldiers, the door opened and an orderly from headquarters was seen standing on the threshold.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading They had been in New York about a week, and were feeling quite at home.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Chosen for Dangerous Work Dick, Tom and Ben made friends rapidly, and were soon well acquainted with the majority of the members of the company to which they had been assigned, and with many of the members of other companies that were quartered in the same building and near at hand.

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 They had been in New York about a week, and were feeling quite at home.