Chapter VIII

later than; following

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

(poetic, literary) quickly

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

Directly under; in or to a lower position than.

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

make calm or still

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

-ing form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

as if with kid gloves; with caution or prudence or tact

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

large hard-shelled oval nut with a fibrous husk containing thick white meat surrounding a central cavity filled (when fresh) with fluid or milk

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

the act of drawing spatially closer to something

From this reading “They was messengers, telling the gugus of the coming of the gunboat, I reckon.”

a very intense and uncontrolled fire

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

the first light of day

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

discover or determine the existence, presence, or fact of

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

activity that is a malfunction, intrusion, or interruption

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

a quad with a square body

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

an opposing military force

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

constituting the full quantity or extent; complete

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

divisible by two

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

plural of “foot” — the part of the leg of a human being below the ankle joint

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

start firing a weapon

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

A hot glowing body of ignited gas produced by fire.

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

shoot down, of birds

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

highest in quality

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

(of animals) fully developed

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

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

From this reading “They was messengers, telling the gugus of the coming of the gunboat, I reckon.”

a small shallow-draft boat carrying mounted guns; used by costal patrols

From this reading “They was messengers, telling the gugus of the coming of the gunboat, I reckon.”

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

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

involving risk or danger

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “They was messengers, telling the gugus of the coming of the gunboat, I reckon.”

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading “They was messengers, telling the gugus of the coming of the gunboat, I reckon.”

used to form the superlative

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

widely known and esteemed

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

held or filled or in use

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

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

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

plural of “privilege” — a special advantage or immunity or benefit not enjoyed by all

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

restricted to something

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

expect, believe, or suppose

From this reading “They was messengers, telling the gugus of the coming of the gunboat, I reckon.”

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

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

cut with a saw

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

not dense

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

forceful prevention; putting down by power or authority

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

disclosing unintentionally something concealed

From this reading “They was messengers, telling the gugus of the coming of the gunboat, I reckon.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading “They was messengers, telling the gugus of the coming of the gunboat, I reckon.”

(of flora or fauna) likely in the near future to become endangered

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The small band of soldiers and sailors moved cautiously through the rank grass and sparse cocoanut palms.

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

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

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

From this reading The enemy before the town had been too much occupied to discover the disturbance in their rear.

hard to endure

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading Phil saw that the fire had grown apace and now the conflagration threatened the entire town, but the greatest danger was to the church, for the dawn breeze was carrying the hot, stifling smoke and flame high on the church walls.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

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

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.

during the time that

From this reading THE PRIVILEGES OF RANK “There was two of ’em, captain,” the infantry sergeant exclaimed, in that purely official calm voice for which the army non-commissioned officers are noted even under the most trying and hazardous circumstances, while he pushed away the body from beneath his feet, after making sure the native was not shamming.