Chapter XVI

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

From this reading Colonel Lane had sent round a letter to Mrs. Barrimore to apologize and to explain.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

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

From this reading Colonel Lane had sent round a letter to Mrs. Barrimore to apologize and to explain.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing

From this reading Colonel Lane had sent round a letter to Mrs. Barrimore to apologize and to explain.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Poor Henderson has been on his back for years, and has characteristically hidden himself, being poor.

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

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Poor Henderson has been on his back for years, and has characteristically hidden himself, being poor.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Poor Henderson has been on his back for years, and has characteristically hidden himself, being poor.

the act of breaking something

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

in characteristic manner

From this reading Poor Henderson has been on his back for years, and has characteristically hidden himself, being poor.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

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 COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

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

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

past form of “dare” — take upon oneself; act presumptuously, without permission

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

dearly loved

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

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

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

in or associated with the process of passing from life or ceasing to be

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

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

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Colonel Lane had sent round a letter to Mrs. Barrimore to apologize and to explain.

communicated in words

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

stop blaming or grant forgiveness

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

the act of departing

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

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

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

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

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

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

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

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

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

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

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

not accessible to view

From this reading Poor Henderson has been on his back for years, and has characteristically hidden himself, being poor.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Poor Henderson has been on his back for years, and has characteristically hidden himself, being poor.

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

From this reading Poor Henderson has been on his back for years, and has characteristically hidden himself, being poor.

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

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

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

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

a narrow way or road

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

immediately past

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

a written message addressed to a person or organization

From this reading Colonel Lane had sent round a letter to Mrs. Barrimore to apologize and to explain.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

possessive form of “man” — an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

take in marriage

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading Colonel Lane had sent round a letter to Mrs. Barrimore to apologize and to explain.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

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

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

on one occasion

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

Englishman and husband of Elizabeth II (born 1921)

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Poor Henderson has been on his back for years, and has characteristically hidden himself, being poor.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Colonel Lane had sent round a letter to Mrs. Barrimore to apologize and to explain.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading Colonel Lane had sent round a letter to Mrs. Barrimore to apologize and to explain.

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

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

experiencing or marked by or expressing sorrow especially that associated with irreparable loss

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

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

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

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

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

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

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

pass through

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

know and comprehend the nature or meaning of

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

feel or have a desire for; want strongly

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

possessive form of “webster” — English playwright (1580-1625)

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

which person or people

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading “MY DEAR FRIEND,” it began, “the last of my old comrades--Colonel Henderson--is dying at Dulwich, and he has expressed a wish to see me.

in the company of; together with

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.

a late time of life

From this reading Poor Henderson has been on his back for years, and has characteristically hidden himself, being poor.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading You will understand that I am going at once, and kindly forgive me for breaking my engagement with you to-night under the sorrowful circumstances.

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

From this reading COLONEL LANE GOES OFF GUARD Philip Barrimore did not have to undergo the annoyance of sitting at table with the man who had dared to want to marry this young man’s mother--not, at any rate, on the occasion of Dan Webster’s arrival at Hawk’s Nest.