Chapter XIX · Chapter 19

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

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

on a ship, train, plane or other vehicle

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

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From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

(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 When all were on deck, young Jones briefly explained what had happened.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading THE CAPTURE There was considerable excitement when the ambulance returned.

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

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

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

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Fortunately no one was near at the time.

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

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

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

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

for a short time

From this reading When all were on deck, young Jones briefly explained what had happened.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading THE CAPTURE There was considerable excitement when the ambulance returned.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE CAPTURE There was considerable excitement when the ambulance returned.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading When all were on deck, young Jones briefly explained what had happened.

an enclosure in a court of law where the defendant sits during the trial

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

plural of “door” — a swinging or sliding barrier that will close the entrance to a room or building or vehicle

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

a group of animals (a herd or flock) moving together

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

at any time

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading THE CAPTURE There was considerable excitement when the ambulance returned.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading When all were on deck, young Jones briefly explained what had happened.

by good fortune

From this reading Fortunately no one was near at the time.

a brittle transparent solid with irregular atomic structure

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

destroyed or killed

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

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

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading When all were on deck, young Jones briefly explained what had happened.

past form of “help” — give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

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

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

-ing form of “injure” — cause injuries or bodily harm to

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

situated within or suitable for inside a building

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

United States labor leader (born in Ireland) who helped to found the Industrial Workers of the World (1830-1930)

From this reading When all were on deck, young Jones briefly explained what had happened.

set up or found

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

machine that converts other forms of energy into mechanical energy and so imparts motion

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Fortunately no one was near at the time.

not any; not one

From this reading Fortunately no one was near at the time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When all were on deck, young Jones briefly explained what had happened.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Fortunately no one was near at the time.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

sheet glass cut in shapes for windows or doors

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE There was considerable excitement when the ambulance returned.

a protective covering that covers or forms the top of a building

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

ammunition consisting of a cylindrical metal casing containing an explosive charge and a projectile; fired from a large gun

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

transport commercially

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

with no problems or difficulties

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

(used in combination) affected by something overwhelming

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE There was considerable excitement when the ambulance returned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE CAPTURE There was considerable excitement when the ambulance returned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Fortunately no one was near at the time.

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

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

having edges that are jagged from injury

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

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

From this reading THE CAPTURE There was considerable excitement when the ambulance returned.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

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

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading When all were on deck, young Jones briefly explained what had happened.

at the time that

From this reading THE CAPTURE There was considerable excitement when the ambulance returned.

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

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading A shell had struck the ambulance, which had been left in the rear, but without injuring the motor in any way.

actively engaged in paid work

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

people who are wounded

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

destroyed in an accident

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

but in spite of that

From this reading Part of the roof had been torn away, the doors were gone, the interior wrecked and not a pane of glass remained in the sides; yet Ajo drove it to the dock, the motor working as smoothly as ever, and half a dozen wounded were helped out and put into the launch to be taken aboard the hospital ship.

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

From this reading When all were on deck, young Jones briefly explained what had happened.