Chapter XVII

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

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

later than; following

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

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

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

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

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

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From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

possessive form of “bob” — a former monetary unit in Great Britain

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

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

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

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

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

plural of “change” — an event that occurs when something passes from one state or phase to another

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

the state of being with someone

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

(often used in combination) having a specified direction

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

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

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

pass by

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

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

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

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

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

a person of German nationality

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

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

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

indecision in speech or action

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

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

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

putting someone in prison or in jail as lawful punishment

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

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

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

the act of departing

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

drawn out or made longer spatially

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

plural of “ministration” — assistance in time of difficulty

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

the quality of wearisome constancy, routine, and lack of variety

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

not any; not one

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

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

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

the act of expressing earnest opposition or protest

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

and nothing more

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

above and across; more than

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

a person who requires medical care

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

plural of “period” — an amount of time

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

meeting the proper standards and requirements and training for an office or position or task

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

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

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

recurring again and again

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

plural of “request” — a formal message requesting something that is submitted to an authority

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

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

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

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

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

not in physical motion

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

a person suffering from an illness

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

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

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

a diluting agent

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

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

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

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

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

transfer somebody to a different position or location of work

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

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

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.

not firmly fastened or secured

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

plural of “want” — a state of extreme poverty

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

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

From this reading The only bright spot in the dark monotony of his life was Sergeant Cameron's companionship, for repeated requests had finally obtained it for him, in a qualified degree.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading The two or three weeks which were to elapse before his transfer to better quarters had lengthened to five, and still the fever came and went, each time leaving the patient sufferer thinner, weaker, and less able to fight for his life.

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

From this reading OVER THE FRONTIER Six weeks of imprisonment had brought few changes to Bob, and those few were not of a pleasant sort.

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

From this reading His captors had no objection to the sergeant's waiting on the American officer in place of a German orderly, so after the usual hesitation and delay, Sergeant Cameron was allowed to visit Bob and attend to his simple wants in the short periods during which the doors remained unlocked.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Bob still shared Bertrand's room, and most of Sergeant Cameron's ministrations were by now directed, together with Bob's, to making the unfortunate officer as comfortable as possible.