Chapter XI

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

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

how long something has existed

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

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

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

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

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

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

From this reading Our citizens had begun to fear and respect _The Little Corporal_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading Our citizens had begun to fear and respect _The Little Corporal_.

a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading Special officers with a commission from its editor paroled the streets.

a group of people living in a particular local area

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading Our citizens had begun to fear and respect _The Little Corporal_.

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

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

a person responsible for the editorial aspects of publication; the person who determines the final content of a text (especially of a newspaper or magazine)

From this reading Special officers with a commission from its editor paroled the streets.

Fluent, persuasive, and graceful speaking or writing. (Sự hùng biện, tài ăn nói lưu loát.)

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading Our citizens had begun to fear and respect _The Little Corporal_.

a city in central Italy on the Arno; provincial capital of Tuscany; center of the Italian Renaissance from 14th to 16th centuries

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Special officers with a commission from its editor paroled the streets.

destroyed or killed

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

the property possessed by something or someone of outstanding importance or eminence

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

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

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

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

From this reading Our citizens had begun to fear and respect _The Little Corporal_.

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

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

an instinctive motive

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

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

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

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

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Special officers with a commission from its editor paroled the streets.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

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

From this reading Our citizens had begun to fear and respect _The Little Corporal_.

plural of “life” — a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

something that is an indulgence rather than a necessity

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

a condition requiring relief

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Special officers with a commission from its editor paroled the streets.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our citizens had begun to fear and respect _The Little Corporal_.

past form of “parole” — release a criminal from detention and place him on parole

From this reading Special officers with a commission from its editor paroled the streets.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

plural of “relic” — an antiquity that has survived from the distant past

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading Our citizens had begun to fear and respect _The Little Corporal_.

hurting

From this reading Imaginary greatness now expresses itself in luxury instead of eloquence here in the East, and every community is in sore need of a Florence Dunbar.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading Special officers with a commission from its editor paroled the streets.

not in physical motion

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

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

From this reading Special officers with a commission from its editor paroled the streets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

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

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

in or at that place or location

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

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

From this reading Our citizens had begun to fear and respect _The Little Corporal_.

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

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

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

From this reading THAT was the end of the interview, and of the Websterian age in Griggsby.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading It still lives, the Websterian impulse; but, like many other things, it has gone West, although there are certain relics of it in every part of the land.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Special officers with a commission from its editor paroled the streets.