Chapter VII

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

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

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From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Lieutenant Wells was released from all restraint.

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

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

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

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

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

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

the force by which one object attracts another

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

next to; at the side of

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

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From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

A small stone room in a prison where an inmate is locked behind iron bars.

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

The middle point or core of an area.

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

a military court to try members of the armed services who are accused of serious breaches of martial law

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

distributed or spread over a considerable extent

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

in a serious manner

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

surpassing what is common or usual or expected

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

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

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Lieutenant Wells was released from all restraint.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading He was seated in front of the Hinton tent.

-ing form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

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

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

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From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

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

From this reading He was seated in front of the Hinton tent.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

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

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

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From this reading He was seated in front of the Hinton tent.

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

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

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

From this reading He was seated in front of the Hinton tent.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

supporting yourself on your knees

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Lieutenant Wells was released from all restraint.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

be an inhabitant of or reside in

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

lacking companions or companionship

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

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 Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

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

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

United States jazz musician who moved from ragtime to New Orleans jazz (1885-1941)

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

in a mournful manner

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

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 Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

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From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

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From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

past form of “release” — release, as from one's grip

From this reading Lieutenant Wells was released from all restraint.

the act of controlling by restraining someone or something

From this reading Lieutenant Wells was released from all restraint.

move backward in an orbit, of celestial bodies

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

witty remark

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading He was seated in front of the Hinton tent.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading He was seated in front of the Hinton tent.

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

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

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

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading The soldiers dispersed to talk about the strange turn events had taken, but the center of attraction was Nettleton.

a wicked or evil person; someone who does evil deliberately

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

New Zealand runner who in 1975 became the first person to run a mile in less that 3 minutes and 50 seconds (born in 1952)

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

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

From this reading _A Live Hero—The Retrograde Army Movement._ THE villain Walker was returned to his lonely cell.

prolific English writer best known for his science-fiction novels; he also wrote on contemporary social problems and wrote popular accounts of history and science (1866-1946)

From this reading Lieutenant Wells was released from all restraint.

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

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

during the time that

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

which person or people

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Close beside him was Miss Hayward, kneeling, and gazing mournfully into his face, while Alibamo, Wells, the General, Nettie Morton, Sally Long, the officers who had composed the court-martial, the especial friends of the parties, and as many of the soldiers as could get within hearing distance, were earnestly listening to the narrative of the “body-guard.”