Chapter IX

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

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

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

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

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Even John Higgins had been singularly silent of late.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

indistinct or hazy in outline

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

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From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

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

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

past form of “compare” — examine and note the similarities or differences of

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

someone who communicates by means of letters

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

the first light of day

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

a small third seat in the back of an old-fashioned two-seater

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

a condition in which an orderly system has been disrupted

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

divisible by two

From this reading Even John Higgins had been singularly silent of late.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

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

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

people in general (often used in the plural)

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

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

From this reading Even John Higgins had been singularly silent of late.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

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

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

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

From this reading Even John Higgins had been singularly silent of late.

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

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

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

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

plural of “innuendo” — an indirect (and usually malicious) implication

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Even John Higgins had been singularly silent of late.

a quick and penetrating intelligence

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

plural of “kind” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

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

From this reading Even John Higgins had been singularly silent of late.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

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

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

engage in

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

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

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

-ing form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

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

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even John Higgins had been singularly silent of late.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

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

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

inspired by love for your country

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

plural of “patriot” — one who loves and defends his or her country

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

on the contrary

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

in the recent past

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

sound loudly and sonorously

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

a word or phrase that particular people use in particular situations

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

plural of “show” — the act of publicly exhibiting or entertaining

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

marked by absence of sound

From this reading Even John Higgins had been singularly silent of late.

in a singular manner or to a singular degree

From this reading Even John Higgins had been singularly silent of late.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

the tangible substance that goes into the makeup of a physical object

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

plural of “subtlety” — a subtle difference in meaning or opinion or attitude

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

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

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

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

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

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

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

not convincing

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

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

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

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

From this reading They were saying at home that his stuff was blurred and unconvincing.

set down in writing in any of various ways

From this reading Chris Heidt, the managing editor of his newspaper connection, had recently written: “We miss that fine patriotic ring that we have come to expect from our correspondent.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Your stuff shows subtleties and innuendoes and the dissatisfaction of the boys--the little things back of the lines that make for disorganization, rather than the big doings at the front.”

vigorous and enthusiastic enjoyment

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading It was dawning on Dicky that there were two kinds of American patriots, soldier and civilian; and that for keenness and fire-eating zest, the man in the zone of advance was not to be compared to the paper-fed folk at home.