Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

past form of “afford” — be able to spare or give up

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

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

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

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

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A little way from the camp there was a deep gorge.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading A little way from the camp there was a deep gorge.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

under the influence of narcotics

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

very good; of the highest quality

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

bulky food like grass or hay for browsing or grazing horses or cattle

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

possessive form of “frank” — a member of the ancient Germanic peoples who spread from the Rhine into the Roman Empire in the 4th century

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading A little way from the camp there was a deep gorge.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

showing or causing joy and pleasure; especially made happy

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself

From this reading A little way from the camp there was a deep gorge.

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

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

a feeling of intense annoyance caused by being tormented

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

the psychological state of being irritated or annoyed

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

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

From this reading A little way from the camp there was a deep gorge.

in a relaxed manner; not rigid

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

occurring by chance

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

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

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

not any; not one

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

occurring from time to time

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

an event that happens

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

and nothing more

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

plural of “opponent” — a contestant that you are matched against

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

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 There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

on the contrary

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

the extended spatial location of something

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

go into retirement; stop performing one's work or withdraw from one's position

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

exploring in order to gain information

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

plural of “sharpshooter” — an athlete noted for accurate aim

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

move stealthily

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

-ing form of “snipe” — hunt or shoot snipe

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

the place where something begins, where it springs into being

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

a smallest army unit

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

carry out

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

not thin; of a specific thickness or of relatively great extent from one surface to the opposite usually in the smallest of the three solid dimensions

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

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

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

not common or ordinarily encountered; unusually great in amount or remarkable in character or kind

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A little way from the camp there was a deep gorge.

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

From this reading THE DRUGGED DETACHMENT A scouting party was being made up a few days later, and the Army Boys were glad that they were included in it.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

in or at the place that

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

during the time that

From this reading There had been a good deal of "sniping" that, while it only caused occasional losses, was a source of harassment and irritation, and Frank's squad had orders to "get" as many of these sharpshooters as possible.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The lines were rather loosely kept, and it was no uncommon occurrence to have raiding parties slip across, have a brush with their opponents, and retire with what forage or prisoners they might be lucky enough to take.

the trees and other plants in a large densely wooded area

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.

a locally circumscribed place characterized by some distinctive features

From this reading In the region where they were stationed the woods were thick, and there was a sort of "twilight zone" that afforded excellent opportunities for individual fighting.