Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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."

anew

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

fear resulting from the awareness of danger

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."

(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 "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."

weapons considered collectively

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."

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

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."

in a courageous manner

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."

concealing something under the ground

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.

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

From this reading Out came a restraining hand.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

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 social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

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 front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

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

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

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."

preceding all others in time or space or degree

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."

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

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

a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

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 (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

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."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

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.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

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

a health facility where patients receive treatment

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.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

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."

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

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

a commissioned military officer

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

hear with intention

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."

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

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."

not allowed to continue to bat or run

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

reach a destination, either real or abstract

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."

-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading Out came a restraining hand.

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

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

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

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."

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

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."

express in words

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 instance or single occasion for some event

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.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

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."

moved around an axis or center

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

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

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."

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

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."

how something is done or how it happens

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."

a movable organ for flying (one of a pair)

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

people who are wounded

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."

produce a literary work

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."