Chapter XIV

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

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There were moments when snatches of the conversation almost convinced Noel that the man was a spy.

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

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

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

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

the prevailing context that influences the performance or the outcome of a process

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

the use of speech for informal exchange of views or ideas or information etc.

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

persuaded of; very sure

From this reading There were moments when snatches of the conversation almost convinced Noel that the man was a spy.

wanted intensely

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

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

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

divisible by two

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

presently existing

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

well known or easily recognized

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

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

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

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

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

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

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

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

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

a person who invites guests to a social event (such as a party in his or her own home) and who is responsible for them while they are there

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

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From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

express or state indirectly

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

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

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

a message received and understood

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

with strained or eager attention

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

go away from a place

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

past form of “listen” — hear with intention

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

the act of hearing attentively

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

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

From this reading There were moments when snatches of the conversation almost convinced Noel that the man was a spy.

the force of workers available

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading There were moments when snatches of the conversation almost convinced Noel that the man was a spy.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

possessive form of “noel” — period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

past form of “prevent” — keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

plural of “snatch” — a small fragment

From this reading There were moments when snatches of the conversation almost convinced Noel that the man was a spy.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

catch sight of

From this reading There were moments when snatches of the conversation almost convinced Noel that the man was a spy.

an effortful attempt to attain a goal

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

openly distrustful and unwilling to confide

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

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

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There were moments when snatches of the conversation almost convinced Noel that the man was a spy.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

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

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

hard to endure

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

(usually followed by “to”) not having the necessary means or skill or know-how

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

someone who visits

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

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

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

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

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

at the time that

From this reading There were moments when snatches of the conversation almost convinced Noel that the man was a spy.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading FRIENDS OF THE UNION Noel's excitement gave place to alarm as he listened to the conversation in which the two men were engaged.

belonging to which person

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was plain that he was more or less familiar with the conditions existing in the Union army, but how he had obtained such detailed information was something the listening young soldier was unable to explain.

the words that are spoken

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For a time Noel listened intently, striving to discover something which would give him the information he desired; but the words of the visitor, whose part in the conversation was much greater than that of his tall host, did not imply that he was suspicious.

but in spite of that

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.

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

From this reading The lack of his uniform prevented him from trying to leave his room, and as yet he was uncertain whether or not the visitor even was aware that a young soldier of the Union was in the house.