Chapter XXVIII

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

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

possessive form of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

lacking in liveliness or charm or surprise

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

let fall to the ground

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body

From this reading T. E. THORNE.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Yet Thorne’s message on its face looked harmless enough.

all things; all of a situation

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Yet Thorne’s message on its face looked harmless enough.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

the general atmosphere of a place or situation and the effect that it has on people

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

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

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

not causing or capable of causing harm

From this reading Yet Thorne’s message on its face looked harmless enough.

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

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

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

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

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

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

of great significance or value

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

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

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Yet Thorne’s message on its face looked harmless enough.

immediately past

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

past form of “look” — perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Yet Thorne’s message on its face looked harmless enough.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading Yet Thorne’s message on its face looked harmless enough.

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

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

an organization of missionaries in a foreign land sent to carry on religious work

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

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

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Yet Thorne’s message on its face looked harmless enough.

on one occasion

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

the possibility of future success

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

capital of the state of Illinois

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

plant fiber used e.g. for making baskets and hats or as fodder

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine

From this reading T. E. THORNE.

a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

plural of “telegram” — a message transmitted by telegraph

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

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

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

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

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

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

From this reading Yet Thorne’s message on its face looked harmless enough.

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

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

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

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

at the time that

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

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

From this reading THE LAST STRAW I Nathan was facing the prospect of a dreary, rainy Sunday in a Wilkes-Barre hotel when that “turning-point” telegram arrived from Thorne.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Since that day in Springfield when he had received a wire from Mildred concerning his child’s death, telegrams had not been without a flavor of calamity.

but in spite of that

From this reading Yet Thorne’s message on its face looked harmless enough.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It read: DROP EVERYTHING COME HOME AT ONCE IMPORTANT MISSION FOR YOU.