Chapter LXX · Chapter 70

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

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

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

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

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

From this reading “You’re a good fellow, Denville,” said the poor boy faintly, as I knelt beside him; “good-by!”

next to; at the side of

From this reading “You’re a good fellow, Denville,” said the poor boy faintly, as I knelt beside him; “good-by!”

a youthful male person

From this reading “You’re a good fellow, Denville,” said the poor boy faintly, as I knelt beside him; “good-by!”

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

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading For the first time since my grandfather’s death I wept.

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

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

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

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

everything you own; all of your assets (whether real property or personal property) and liabilities

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

to a faint degree or weakly perceived

From this reading “You’re a good fellow, Denville,” said the poor boy faintly, as I knelt beside him; “good-by!”

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

a boy or man

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

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

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading For the first time since my grandfather’s death I wept.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “You’re a good fellow, Denville,” said the poor boy faintly, as I knelt beside him; “good-by!”

a farewell remark

From this reading “You’re a good fellow, Denville,” said the poor boy faintly, as I knelt beside him; “good-by!”

possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading For the first time since my grandfather’s death I wept.

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

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

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

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

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

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

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

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

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

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

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

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

and nothing more

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

inflected form of “kneel” — rest one's weight on one's knees

From this reading “You’re a good fellow, Denville,” said the poor boy faintly, as I knelt beside him; “good-by!”

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

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

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

having no meaning or direction or purpose

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eighteen and one

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

marked by the reception of pay

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

past form of “purchase” — obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

take the place of or be parallel or equivalent to

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

express in words

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading For the first time since my grandfather’s death I wept.

disposed of to a purchaser

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

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

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Poor fellow, he paid for his meaningless joke with his life, for I shot him through the heart the next morning.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For the first time since my grandfather’s death I wept.

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

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

inflected form of “weep” — shed tears because of sadness, rage, or pain

From this reading For the first time since my grandfather’s death I wept.

at the time that

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

which person or people

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

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

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

a late time of life

From this reading THE FIGHTING FIFTY-SIXTH When I was nineteen years old my father sold the Chateau d’ Enville, and purchased my commission in the “Fifty-sixth” with the proceeds.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

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

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”

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

From this reading “You’re a good fellow, Denville,” said the poor boy faintly, as I knelt beside him; “good-by!”

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

From this reading “I say, Denville,” said young McSpadden, a boy-faced ensign, who had just joined, “you’ll represent the estate in the Army, if you won’t in the House.”