Chapter II

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

the feeling that accompanies something extremely surprising

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

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

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

separated or at a distance in place or position or time

From this reading The room was in the portion of the building set apart for the use of the Red Cross nurses.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading There was a boyish, or perhaps more of a sprite-like quality in her appearance.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

inflected form of “behold” — see with attention

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

befitting or characteristic of a young boy

From this reading There was a boyish, or perhaps more of a sprite-like quality in her appearance.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading The room was in the portion of the building set apart for the use of the Red Cross nurses.

an impressive country house (or castle) in France

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

a World War I battle in northwestern France where the Allies defeated the Germans in 1918

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

the protruding part of the lower jaw

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

United States explorer who (with Meriwether Lewis) led an expedition from St. Louis to the mouth of the Columbia River; Clark was responsible for making maps of the area (1770-1838)

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

travel across or pass over

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

patron saint of Wales (circa 520-600)

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

opinion or judgment

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

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

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

a young female

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

a covering for the body (or parts of it) consisting of a dense growth of threadlike structures (as on the human head); helps to prevent heat loss

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

of a light brown or yellowish brown color

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

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

From this reading There was a boyish, or perhaps more of a sprite-like quality in her appearance.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

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

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

a particular point in time

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

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

From this reading There was a boyish, or perhaps more of a sprite-like quality in her appearance.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

the middle of the day

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

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

From this reading The room was in the portion of the building set apart for the use of the Red Cross nurses.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading There was a boyish, or perhaps more of a sprite-like quality in her appearance.

having a margin incised almost to the base so as to create distinct divisions or lobes

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

by chance

From this reading There was a boyish, or perhaps more of a sprite-like quality in her appearance.

having a point

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The room was in the portion of the building set apart for the use of the Red Cross nurses.

an essential and distinguishing attribute of something or someone

From this reading There was a boyish, or perhaps more of a sprite-like quality in her appearance.

with low volume

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

on the contrary

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The room was in the portion of the building set apart for the use of the Red Cross nurses.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

Complete absence of sound; a state of quietness and stillness.

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

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

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

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

From this reading There was a boyish, or perhaps more of a sprite-like quality in her appearance.

(used of eyes) open and fixed as if in fear or wonder

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

successive (without a break)

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a boyish, or perhaps more of a sprite-like quality in her appearance.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

the starting point for a new state or experience

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

the act of using

From this reading The room was in the portion of the building set apart for the use of the Red Cross nurses.

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

From this reading The room was in the portion of the building set apart for the use of the Red Cross nurses.

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

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

a Caucasian

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Opening the door quietly and without knocking, Sonya stood for a moment in silence upon the threshold, staring in polite amazement at the figure she beheld sitting upright in the small hospital bed.

people who are wounded

From this reading _A Late Recruit_ A LITTLE before noon the following day, Mrs. David Clark, the wife of the surgeon in command of the Red Cross hospital near Chateau-Thierry, entered a small room in one of the towers of the old French chateau, which had been serving as a hospital for the American wounded.

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

From this reading The figure was that of a young girl with straight brown hair cut short and parted at one side, a rather thin white face with a pointed chin and large hazel eyes.