Chapter VII

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Again Wing turned away, burying his face in his arms.

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From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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From this reading "Lieutenant, she must not know at all."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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From this reading Again Wing turned away, burying his face in his arms.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Lieutenant, she must not know at all."

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From this reading Again Wing turned away, burying his face in his arms.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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From this reading Again Wing turned away, burying his face in his arms.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

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From this reading Out came a restraining hand.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

a responsibility that must be carried out

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Again Wing turned away, burying his face in his arms.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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From this reading Out came a restraining hand.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Again Wing turned away, burying his face in his arms.

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

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Again Wing turned away, burying his face in his arms.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading "Lieutenant, she must not know at all."

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

From this reading "Lieutenant, she must not know at all."

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

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "Lieutenant, she must not know at all."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Out came a restraining hand.

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

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

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

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

an important story-specific word used in this passage

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Again Wing turned away, burying his face in his arms.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

during the time that

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Again Wing turned away, burying his face in his arms.

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

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

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Listen, sergeant; we hope to get you out of this by to-night.

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading Dr. Gray ought surely to reach us by that time, and while we may have to keep up a field hospital here a day or two, my first duty will be to write and tell your mother how bravely you have served us, and she shall be told that you are wounded, but not in such a way as to alarm her."