Chapter XV · Chapter 15

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From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

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

From this reading A THREATENING SKY.

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From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

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

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

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

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

the month following July and preceding September

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

plural of “battery” — group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

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

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

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

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

plural of “house” — a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

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

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

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

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

a relatively narrow strip of land (with water on both sides) connecting two larger land areas

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

the month following June and preceding August

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

plural of “lake” — a body of (usually fresh) water surrounded by land

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

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

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

for more time

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

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

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

an amphibious division of the United States Navy

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

not any; not one

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

come into possession of

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

above and across; more than

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

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From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

the act of reconnoitring (especially to gain information about an enemy or potential enemy)

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

not used up

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

plural of “sailor” — any member of a ship's crew

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

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

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

the atmosphere and outer space as viewed from the earth

From this reading A THREATENING SKY.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

in the near future

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

not in physical motion

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

carry out

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

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

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

in or at that place or location

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.

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

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments

From this reading A THREATENING SKY.

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

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

create by training and teaching

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

plural of “train” — public transport provided by a line of railway cars coupled together and drawn by a locomotive

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

soldiers collectively

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

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

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Accordingly in the evening they walked up to Ramleh, and slept for the night in one of the deserted houses.

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

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

in or at the place that

From this reading The trains soon began to arrive loaded with troops, and the boys took up their position near one of the batteries on the sand-hills, where they could obtain an excellent view over the isthmus between the lakes Mareotis and Aboukir.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AT the end of July so large a number of troops had arrived that the services of the sailors on shore were no longer required, and with the exception of those serving with the iron-clad train they returned on board, the marines, however, still remaining in the town.

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

From this reading On the 4th of August the lads heard that a reconnaissance would take place next day, and that there would probably be a fight.