Chapter XXI · Chapter 21

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I went about on my usual round, but he didn't turn up.

a person or thing that is a resource that helps make something easier or possible to do

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading I asked some of the other fellows, but none of them had seen him.

use to one's advantage

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

rebounding from an impact (or series of impacts)

From this reading I expected to see Jack bouncing in, but there were no signs of him.

-ing form of “burst” — come open suddenly and violently, as if from internal pressure

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

a clergyman ministering to some institution

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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From this reading I went about on my usual round, but he didn't turn up.

third-person singular of “entertain” — provide entertainment for

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading I expected to see Jack bouncing in, but there were no signs of him.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading I asked some of the other fellows, but none of them had seen him.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading It was late on the following morning when I rose.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading I asked some of the other fellows, but none of them had seen him.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading I expected to see Jack bouncing in, but there were no signs of him.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading It was late on the following morning when I rose.

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

From this reading I expected to see Jack bouncing in, but there were no signs of him.

harmed

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was late on the following morning when I rose.

a small worthless amount

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading It was late on the following morning when I rose.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

a person who loves someone or is loved by someone

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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 JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was late on the following morning when I rose.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I went about on my usual round, but he didn't turn up.

not any; not one

From this reading I expected to see Jack bouncing in, but there were no signs of him.

not one, and not any

From this reading I asked some of the other fellows, but none of them had seen him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was late on the following morning when I rose.

on one occasion

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading I asked some of the other fellows, but none of them had seen him.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading It was late on the following morning when I rose.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading I went about on my usual round, but he didn't turn up.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I expected to see Jack bouncing in, but there were no signs of him.

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

From this reading I asked some of the other fellows, but none of them had seen him.

act as a barrier between; stand between

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading I expected to see Jack bouncing in, but there were no signs of him.

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

From this reading I asked some of the other fellows, but none of them had seen him.

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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 JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading I asked some of the other fellows, but none of them had seen him.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I expected to see Jack bouncing in, but there were no signs of him.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading I went about on my usual round, but he didn't turn up.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading I went about on my usual round, but he didn't turn up.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading I went about on my usual round, but he didn't turn up.

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

From this reading It was late on the following morning when I rose.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading I went about on my usual round, but he didn't turn up.

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

From this reading I expected to see Jack bouncing in, but there were no signs of him.

at the time that

From this reading It was late on the following morning when I rose.

during the time that

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

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

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

a woman whose husband is dead especially one who has not remarried

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

in a wise manner

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.

plural of “woe” — misery resulting from affliction

From this reading JACK ONCE MORE.--THE WOES OF A LOVER.--NOT WISELY BUT TOO MANY.--WHILE JACK IS TELLING HIS LITTLE STORY, THE ONES WHOM HE THUS ENTERTAINS HAVE A SEPARATE MEETING.--THE BURSTING OF THE STORM.--THE LETTER OF "NUMBER THREE."--THE WIDOW AND MISS PHILLIPS.--JACK HAS TO AVAIL HIMSELF OF THE AID OF A CHAPLAIN Of HER MAJESTY'S FORCES.--JACK AN INJURED MAN.