Chapter IV · Chapter 4

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

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading The young ensign was unacceptable to him upon every account.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

a commissioned naval officer who ranks above a captain and below a rear admiral; the lowest grade of admiral

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

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From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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From this reading EDITH'S TROUBLES.

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 Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The young ensign was unacceptable to him upon every account.

a statement that makes something comprehensible by describing the relevant structure or operation or circumstances etc.

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First and foremost, he wasn't "Grim," Then he was an Israelite.

ranking above all others

From this reading First and foremost, he wasn't "Grim," Then he was an Israelite.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

not to be placated or appeased or moved by entreaty

From this reading First and foremost, he wasn't "Grim," Then he was an Israelite.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

a native or inhabitant of the ancient kingdom of Israel

From this reading First and foremost, he wasn't "Grim," Then he was an Israelite.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

(Old Testament) the guardian archangel of the Jews

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

a strong feeling or emotion

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

approval to do something

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

the manner in which something is greeted

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

asked for

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

the season of growth

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading First and foremost, he wasn't "Grim," Then he was an Israelite.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

inflected form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

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

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

of imposing height; especially standing out above others

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

plural of “trouble” — a source of difficulty

From this reading EDITH'S TROUBLES.

not adequate to give satisfaction

From this reading The young ensign was unacceptable to him upon every account.

the brother of your father or mother; the husband of your aunt

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading This threw the veteran into a towering passion, and nearly drove him from his proprieties as host.

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

From this reading The young ensign was unacceptable to him upon every account.

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

From this reading First and foremost, he wasn't "Grim," Then he was an Israelite.

English author of satirical novels (1903-1966)

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Late in the spring Ensign Michael Shields received orders to join his regiment in Canada, and upon their reception he had an explanation with Edith, and with her permission, had requested her hand of her uncle, Commodore Waugh.

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

From this reading The young ensign was unacceptable to him upon every account.