Chapter XI

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

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

later than; following

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

Having no one else present.

From this reading They were alone.

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

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

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

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

a short personal letter

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

plural of “billet” — a short personal letter

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

intentionally conceived

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

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

From this reading "If I didn’t know Ginger, I should think they were up to some mischief," Harry had said.

the act of leaving secretly or without explanation

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

perennial plants having thick branching aromatic rhizomes and leafy reedlike stems

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

annoy continually or chronically

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

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

From this reading "If I didn’t know Ginger, I should think they were up to some mischief," Harry had said.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading "If I didn’t know Ginger, I should think they were up to some mischief," Harry had said.

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

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "If I didn’t know Ginger, I should think they were up to some mischief," Harry had said.

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 Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

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

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

-ing form of “meditate” — reflect deeply on a subject

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

a public toilet for men

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

reckless or malicious behavior that causes discomfort or annoyance in others

From this reading "If I didn’t know Ginger, I should think they were up to some mischief," Harry had said.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

plural of “platoon” — a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "If I didn’t know Ginger, I should think they were up to some mischief," Harry had said.

Something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others.

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "If I didn’t know Ginger, I should think they were up to some mischief," Harry had said.

marked by skill in deception

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

a light evening meal; served in early evening if dinner is at midday or served late in the evening at bedtime

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

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

From this reading They were alone.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "If I didn’t know Ginger, I should think they were up to some mischief," Harry had said.

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

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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

From this reading "If I didn’t know Ginger, I should think they were up to some mischief," Harry had said.

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

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

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

From this reading One evening after supper Kenneth and Harry were smoking in the Bonnards’ kitchen.

at the time that

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

during the time that

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

which person or people

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE DISAPPEARANCE OF GINGER It was when the battalion next returned to billets that the meaning of Ginger’s confabulations with the men of other platoons came out.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading Ginger and the other members of their billet had left them some little while before, and the men’s faces had worn the sly, conscious look of those who are meditating a secret design.