Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

the state of being absent

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

freed from any question of guilt

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

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

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

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

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

relevant relation or interconnection

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

a beckoning gesture

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

of short duration or distance

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

plural of “courier” — a person who carries a message

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

an assembly (including one or more judges) to conduct judicial business

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

not to your liking

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

divisible by two

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

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

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

the act of someone who fishes as a diversion

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

brought together in one place

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

the act of departing

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

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

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

a noisemaker (as at parties or games) that makes a loud noise when you blow through it

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

the pursuit and killing or capture of wild animals regarded as a sport

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

excellent and delightful in all respects

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

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

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

go away from a place

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

United States writer of thrillers (born in 1925)

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

the force of workers available

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

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

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

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

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

a member of the Siouan people formerly living in the Missouri river valley in northeastern Nebraska

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

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

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

the largest ocean in the world

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

carry out

From this reading They were there to take the train.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

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

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

in or at that place or location

From this reading They were there to take the train.

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

From this reading They were there to take the train.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

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

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

create by training and teaching

From this reading They were there to take the train.

elected vice president in Roosevelt's 4th term; became 33rd President of the United States on Roosevelt's death in 1945 and was elected President in 1948; authorized the use of atomic bombs against Japan (1884-1972)

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

in a way that was not expected

From this reading Some of the members of the court, thus unexpectedly absolved from a disagreeable duty, had obtained brief leave of absence and were going to spend a few days in the East before returning to their commands.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

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

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

accept gladly

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

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

From this reading All manner of men were gathered at the station of the Union Pacific in Omaha that August morning.

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

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.

plural of “witness” — someone who sees an event and reports what happened

From this reading Others had come to see them off; others, like Truman and Leonard, to welcome the coming witnesses.

be the cause or source of

From this reading Far up into the fastnesses of the Big Horn had gone the couriers from the frontier forts, bearing brief orders that had come by telegraph, and even Winthrop's command, having an almost idyllic time of it hunting and fishing in the mountains, was required to yield up some of its officers and men at the beck of the law.