Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

acted upon; influenced

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

later than; following

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

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

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

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

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

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

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

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

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

having undesirable or negative qualities

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

the two together, not just one

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

a flow of electricity through a conductor

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

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

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

a physical phenomenon associated with stationary or moving electrons and protons

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

pathetically lacking in force or effectiveness

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

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

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

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

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

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

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

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

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

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

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

the home and adjacent grounds occupied by a family

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

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

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

a small worthless amount

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

an adornment (as a bracelet or ring or necklace) made of precious metals and set with gems (or imitation gems)

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

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

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

wood of a larch tree

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

go away from a place

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

the act of departing

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

give an incentive for action

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

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

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

struck with fear, dread, or consternation

From this reading "What shocked her?"

do one's shopping

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

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

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

in the near future

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

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

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

express in words

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

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

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

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

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

a convict who is considered trustworthy and granted special privileges

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

precisely as stated

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

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

From this reading AMY'S TEST However it was not quite as bad as that, though Sallie Page had received a severe shock, and had been near to death.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What shocked her?"

at the time that

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

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

From this reading Prompt action on the part of the physician on the hospital ambulance had started her feeble heart, which had been affected by the current of electricity, to beating.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Tell me more about it," said the colonel, when he was sitting with Mr. Kettridge in the dimly-lighted jewelry shop after Sallie had been taken to the hospital.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading This, among other things, Colonel Ashley learned when he hastened to the jewelry store from the Homestead, leaving at the latter place his trusty lieutenant, Jack Young, to look after both Larch and Harry King, neither of whom seemed likely to leave the place very soon.