Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

having companions or an escort

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

past form of “admonish” — advise or counsel in terms of someone's behavior

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.

called to public attention

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

elevation especially above sea level or above the earth's surface

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

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

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

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

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

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

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

earlier than; in front of

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

anything that tends to arouse

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

an occurrence of something

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

having or marked by confidence or assurance

From this reading Though diplomacy was possible only through suggestion, Frederic was a willing and confident medium.

(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

negotiation between nations

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

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

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

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

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

plural of “forfeit” — something that is lost or surrendered as a penalty

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

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

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

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

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

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

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

a building where travelers can pay for lodging and meals and other services

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

in the Roman calendar: the 15th of March or May or July or October or the 13th of any other month

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

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

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

a definite length of time marked off by two instants

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.

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

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

immediately past

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.

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

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

occurring by chance

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

engage in

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

march in a procession

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

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

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

a means or instrumentality for storing or communicating information

From this reading Though diplomacy was possible only through suggestion, Frederic was a willing and confident medium.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

used to form the superlative

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

and nothing more

From this reading Though diplomacy was possible only through suggestion, Frederic was a willing and confident medium.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.

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

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

a journey taken for pleasure

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

designed or carried out according to a plan

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Though diplomacy was possible only through suggestion, Frederic was a willing and confident medium.

existing or coming before

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

the quantity of water falling to earth at a specific place within a specified period of time

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

plural of “rain” — water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

used of locations; having beautiful natural scenery

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

a major port of entry and the largest city in Washington

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

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

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.

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

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

plural of “spring” — the season of growth

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

an idea that is suggested

From this reading Though diplomacy was possible only through suggestion, Frederic was a willing and confident medium.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

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

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though diplomacy was possible only through suggestion, Frederic was a willing and confident medium.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Though diplomacy was possible only through suggestion, Frederic was a willing and confident medium.

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

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

riding on a long light sled with low handrails

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

the act of testing something

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

the act of using

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

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

From this reading Though diplomacy was possible only through suggestion, Frederic was a willing and confident medium.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

in or at the place that

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading THE IDES OF MARCH In order to prepare for the defense, Miles Feversham, accompanied by his wife, arrived in Seattle the first week in March.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading Though diplomacy was possible only through suggestion, Frederic was a willing and confident medium.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The month had opened stormy, with heavy rains, and to bridge the interval preceding the trial, Marcia planned an outing at Scenic Hot Springs where, at the higher altitude, the precipitation had taken the form of snow, and the hotel advertised good skeeing and tobogganing.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading If Lucky Banks forfeits his bonus, and you can manage to keep your head and use a little diplomacy, we may have the engagement announced before the case comes up."

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Make the most of it," she admonished Frederic; "it's your last opportunity.