used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading I know my dear friends at Hawk’s Nest will look after Phyllis.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I know my dear friends at Hawk’s Nest will look after Phyllis.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
BARRIMORE
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From this reading BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
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 BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
companionshipnounUS /kəmˈpænjənʃɪp/
the state of being with someone
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
dearly loved
From this reading THE LETTER “MY DEAR MRS.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust
From this reading I know my dear friends at Hawk’s Nest will look after Phyllis.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
Hawk's
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From this reading I know my dear friends at Hawk’s Nest will look after Phyllis.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
Henderson
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From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
indescribablyadverb
to an inexpressible degree
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading I know my dear friends at Hawk’s Nest will look after Phyllis.
Lane'snounUS /leɪnz/
possessive form of “lane” — a narrow way or road
From this reading BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
a written message addressed to a person or organization
From this reading THE LETTER “MY DEAR MRS.
perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards
From this reading I know my dear friends at Hawk’s Nest will look after Phyllis.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
a particular point in time
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
a form of address for a married woman
From this reading THE LETTER “MY DEAR MRS.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading THE LETTER “MY DEAR MRS.
a structure in which animals lay eggs or give birth to their young
From this reading I know my dear friends at Hawk’s Nest will look after Phyllis.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
Phyllis
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From this reading I know my dear friends at Hawk’s Nest will look after Phyllis.
deserving or inciting pity
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
ralliedverbUS /ˈrælid/
inflected form of “rally” — gather
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
experiencing or showing sorrow or unhappiness
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE LETTER “MY DEAR MRS.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “To me it is indescribably sad to see a brave soldier on his back, in a home such as this.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading BARRIMORE,” Colonel Lane’s letter began, “I may remain here some time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Poor Henderson has rallied for the moment, but he seems to find my companionship a comfort, so I shall stay.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I know my dear friends at Hawk’s Nest will look after Phyllis.
