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

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

in addition

From this reading Would Major Hersey also try to be present?

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

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

From this reading Would Major Hersey also try to be present?

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

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

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

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 _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

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

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

plural of “commander” — an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

travel across or pass over

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

third-person singular of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

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

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

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

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

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

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

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From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

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

From this reading There was a reason, which he would understand, why his presence might be necessary.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

a Stuart king of Scotland who married a daughter of Henry VII; when England and France went to war in 1513 he invaded England and died in defeat at Flodden (1473-1513)

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

United States dancer and choreographer (born in 1944)

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

engage in

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

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 Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

absolutely essential

From this reading There was a reason, which he would understand, why his presence might be necessary.

a surrounding or nearby region

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

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

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

a brief written record

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading There was a reason, which he would understand, why his presence might be necessary.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Would Major Hersey also try to be present?

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading There was a reason, which he would understand, why his presence might be necessary.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

Identical; not different.

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

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From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

in the near future

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

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

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was a reason, which he would understand, why his presence might be necessary.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

in the direction of

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Would Major Hersey also try to be present?

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading There was a reason, which he would understand, why his presence might be necessary.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

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

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading _Nora Jamison Explains_ IT was toward the end of the same week that a note arrived for Major James Hersey from Sonya Clark.

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

From this reading Colonel Winfield and Sonya Clark were great friends, as the colonel had been one of the commanders of a regiment stationed near the Red Cross hospital in the neighborhood of Chateau-Thierry for many months before the close of the war.

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

From this reading There was a reason, which he would understand, why his presence might be necessary.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading There was a reason, which he would understand, why his presence might be necessary.

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

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading She asked him to make an appointment with Colonel Winfield in order that he might see her and one of her Red Cross nurses as soon as possible.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Would Major Hersey also try to be present?