Chapter XIV

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

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

anew

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

seed of amaranth plants used as a native cereal in Central and South America

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

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

From this reading “Then there’s an end of it,” chattered Teddy.

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

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Is there any other palpitating gentleman desires to climb down?”

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

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

draw air into, and expel out of, the lungs

From this reading “The sooner you go, sir,” retorted Brentin, “the easier we shall all breathe.

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

From this reading “The sooner you go, sir,” retorted Brentin, “the easier we shall all breathe.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

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

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

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

From this reading “Then there’s an end of it,” chattered Teddy.

go upward with gradual or continuous progress

From this reading Is there any other palpitating gentleman desires to climb down?”

in conjunction with; combined

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

reveal in private; tell confidentially

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

the act of making up your mind about something

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

in a delicate manner

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

plural of “desire” — the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading Is there any other palpitating gentleman desires to climb down?”

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Is there any other palpitating gentleman desires to climb down?”

comparative of “easy” — posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading “The sooner you go, sir,” retorted Brentin, “the easier we shall all breathe.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading “Then there’s an end of it,” chattered Teddy.

possessive form of “evans” — United States anatomist who identified four pituitary hormones and discovered vitamin E (1882-1971)

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

possessive form of “fool” — a person who lacks good judgment

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

a man of refinement

From this reading Is there any other palpitating gentleman desires to climb down?”

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

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

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

apart from others

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

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

From this reading Is there any other palpitating gentleman desires to climb down?”

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “Then there’s an end of it,” chattered Teddy.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

to a great degree or extent

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Is there any other palpitating gentleman desires to climb down?”

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

having a slight and rapid trembling motion

From this reading Is there any other palpitating gentleman desires to climb down?”

on the contrary

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading “The sooner you go, sir,” retorted Brentin, “the easier we shall all breathe.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

a room or establishment where alcoholic drinks are served over a counter

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading “The sooner you go, sir,” retorted Brentin, “the easier we shall all breathe.

term of address for a man

From this reading “The sooner you go, sir,” retorted Brentin, “the easier we shall all breathe.

a female person who has the same parents as another person

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

comparatives of “soon” or “early”

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

plaything consisting of a child's toy bear (usually plush and stuffed with soft materials)

From this reading “Then there’s an end of it,” chattered Teddy.

express in words

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

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

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading “Then there’s an end of it,” chattered Teddy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Is there any other palpitating gentleman desires to climb down?”

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

From this reading “Then there’s an end of it,” chattered Teddy.

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

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

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

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

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

From this reading “It was a fool’s journey from the beginning, and the sooner we all go home again the better.”

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

at the time that

From this reading COUNCIL OF WAR—CAPTAIN EVANS’S DECISION—I GO TO THE ROOMS AND CONFIDE IN MY SISTER WHEN the band of brothers in the saloon on board the _Amaranth_ heard all, or rather so much as we thought fit delicately to tell them, they turned—collectively and individually—pale.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “The sooner you go, sir,” retorted Brentin, “the easier we shall all breathe.