Chapter VII

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

later than; following

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

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

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

plural of “bonfire” — a large outdoor fire that is lighted as a signal or in celebration

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

having broad shoulders

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

(of skin) having a tan color from exposure to the sun

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

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

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

the act of burning something

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

not open or affording passage or access

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

plural of “crowd” — a large number of things or people considered together

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

a piece of furniture with a writing surface and usually drawers or other compartments

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

any of various large keen-sighted diurnal birds of prey noted for their broad wings and strong soaring flight

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

for a limitless time

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

showing characteristics of age, especially having grey or white hair

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

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

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading He must have rest.

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

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

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

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

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

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

inflected form of “hug” — hold (someone) tightly in your arms, usually with fondness

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

plural of “hundred” — ten 10s

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

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

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

the force of workers available

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He must have rest.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

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From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

the state capital and largest city located in south central Arizona; situated in a former desert that has become a prosperous agricultural area thanks to irrigation

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He must have rest.

done under pressure

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

encouragement in the form of cheers from spectators

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

plural of “speech” — the act of delivering a formal spoken communication to an audience

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

plural of “square” — (geometry) a plane rectangle with four equal sides and four right angles; a four-sided regular polygon

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

not in physical motion

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

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

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

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

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

up to a particular time

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

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

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

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

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

at the time that

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bonfires were burning in the squares, bands were playing and hundreds of sober, gray-haired men were marching through the streets, hand in hand with shouting boys, cheering, cheering, forever cheering!

the words that are spoken

From this reading THE WORDS THAT COST It was after midnight when Norton closed his desk and left for home.

inflected form of “wring” — twist and press out of shape

From this reading Broad-shouldered, bronzed men had rushed into his office one by one that night, hugged him and wrung his hands until they ached.

uttering a loud inarticulate cry as of pain or excitement

From this reading He had made three speeches from the steps of the _Eagle and Phoenix_ building and the crowds still stood there yelling his name and cheering.