Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

the part of the day between noon and evening

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

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

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

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

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

a particular environment or surrounding influence

From this reading Inside Kent House there was a peculiar atmosphere of excitement and expectancy.

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

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

plural of “bell” — a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

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

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

inflected form of “blow” — exhale hard

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

a town in Kent in southeastern England; site of the cathedral where Thomas a Becket was martyred in 1170; seat of the archbishop and primate of the Anglican Church

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

any large and important church

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

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

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

plural of “daisy” — any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading Inside Kent House there was a peculiar atmosphere of excitement and expectancy.

an expectation

From this reading Inside Kent House there was a peculiar atmosphere of excitement and expectancy.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

plural of “flower” — a plant cultivated for its blooms or blossoms

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

moving swiftly

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

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

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

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

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

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

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Inside Kent House there was a peculiar atmosphere of excitement and expectancy.

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

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

large gregarious predatory feline of Africa and India having a tawny coat with a shaggy mane in the male

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

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From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

plural of “meadow” — a field where grass or alfalfa are grown to be made into hay

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

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

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

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From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

above and across; more than

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Inside Kent House there was a peculiar atmosphere of excitement and expectancy.

the property of being extremely abundant

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

plural of “rose” — any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

comparative of “simple” — having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

with low volume

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

plural of “star” — (astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

successive (without a break)

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

V-shaped sleeve badge indicating military rank and service

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

with strength or in a strong manner

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

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From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

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

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Inside Kent House there was a peculiar atmosphere of excitement and expectancy.

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

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

plural of “tower” — a structure taller than its diameter; can stand alone or be attached to a larger building

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

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

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

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

From this reading Since Olive's engagement to Captain MacDonnell, the United States had entered the war and was now one of the great Allies.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

beat severely with a whip or rod

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading Over the English meadows the wind blew softly, but strongly enough to whip the flags out straight so that from some distance one could see the British Lion and the Stars and Stripes.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The house was filled with flowers from the big garden, a profusion of roses and the simpler flowers for which England is famous, wall flowers, daisies, sweet-peas and canterbury bells, named in honor of the great Cathedral at Canterbury.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "UNDER TWO FLAGS" ON an afternoon in summer nearly a year later, two flags might be seen flying from the towers of Kent House.