Chapter XVI

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

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

anew

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

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

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

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

From this reading Private Brave didn’t mend as well as the doctors and nurses had hoped.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

(often followed by “to”) giving care or attention

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

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

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

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From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

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

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

recognizable; marked

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

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

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

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From this reading Private Brave didn’t mend as well as the doctors and nurses had hoped.

command with authority

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading Private Brave didn’t mend as well as the doctors and nurses had hoped.

a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

plural of “doll” — a small replica of a person; used as a toy

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

a social unit living together

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

the act of departing

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

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

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

past form of “greet” — express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

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

From this reading Private Brave didn’t mend as well as the doctors and nurses had hoped.

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

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

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

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

past form of “hope” — expect and wish

From this reading Private Brave didn’t mend as well as the doctors and nurses had hoped.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

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

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

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

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading Private Brave didn’t mend as well as the doctors and nurses had hoped.

device for converting sound waves into electrical energy

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

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

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

not any; not one

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

plural of “nurse” — one skilled in caring for young children or the sick (usually under the supervision of a physician)

From this reading Private Brave didn’t mend as well as the doctors and nurses had hoped.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

a feeling of great happiness

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

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

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

a clam that is usually steamed in the shell

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

carry out

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Even Mike, the dog, was allowed to come, and no one greeted him with more joy than did their family pet.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

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

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

precisely as stated

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

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

From this reading So it was in the Dolls’ Hospital that the Brave family came together again, rejoicing in the escape of their soldier.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

at the time that

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

in or at the place that

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

in the company of; together with

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ima stood the journey well, but when they arrived at the station, Shesa decided to take him direct to the Dolls’ Hospital to rest instead of home, where he would be under a good deal of excitement.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading PRIVATE BRAVE’S ADVENTURES THREE weeks later, a soldier with one arm and his very attentive sister were looked upon with much interest by the other passengers on a steamer going to New York.