Chapter VIII · Chapter 8

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

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

the act of binding yourself (intellectually or emotionally) to a course of action

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

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

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

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

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading The best officers of the detachment were prisoners in the chateau.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading The best officers of the detachment were prisoners in the chateau.

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

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

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From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

causing or capable of causing death

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

recognizable; marked

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

plural of “defender” — a person who cares for persons or property

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading The best officers of the detachment were prisoners in the chateau.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

plural of “entreaty” — earnest or urgent request

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

start firing a weapon

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

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

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

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

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

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

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

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

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

set afire

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

go away from a place

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

an ambiguity (especially one in the text of a law or contract) that makes it possible to evade a difficulty or obligation

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

small silvery drumfish often mistaken for white perch; found along coasts of United States from New York to Mexico

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

engage in

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

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

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

the force of workers available

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

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

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

the condition of being essential or indispensable

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading The best officers of the detachment were prisoners in the chateau.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

relating to or being on or near the outer side or limit

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

-ing form of “prepare” — make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

an area in which something acts or operates or has power or control: "the range of a supersonic jet"

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

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

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The men outside seemed to have decided that nothing more could be done for the present.

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

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

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

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

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

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

the act of testing something

From this reading A TRIAL OF ALLEGIANCE Mademoiselle d'Aumenier had seated herself at a table and remained there in spite of the entreaties and black looks of the prisoners.

plural of “wagon” — any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading Marteau did not dare to leave his loophole, but the necessity for watching did not prevent him from talking.

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

From this reading The best officers of the detachment were prisoners in the chateau.

inflected form of “withdraw” — pull back or move away or backward

From this reading They withdrew from out of range of the deadly fire of the defenders and, back of the wagons, kindled fires, and seemed to be preparing to make a night of it.