Chapter XXVIII · Chapter 28

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

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

the state of being absent

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

having companions or an escort

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

a vehicle that takes people to and from hospitals

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

react verbally

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

eagerly desirous

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

from appearances alone

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

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

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

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

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

according with custom or propriety

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

having or covered with or accompanied by blood

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

inflected form of “bear” — have

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

in a cheerful manner

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

the act of departing

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

true confidential information

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

inflected form of “fight” — be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

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

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

a search for knowledge

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

someone who is incapacitated by a chronic illness or injury

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

and nothing more

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

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From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

immediately past

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

held up in the air

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

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

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

something that is lost

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

a particular point in time

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

not any; not one

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

possessive form of “norris” — United States writer (1870-1902)

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

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

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

a long narrow natural elevation or striation

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

Norse chieftain who became the first duke of Normandy (860-931)

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

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

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

only a very short time before

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

past form of “secure” — get by special effort

From this reading "There was just one chance," he added, in answer to Lieutenant Norris's anxious inquiry for details, "and, by good luck, I secured it for him at the last moment.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

have in common; held or experienced in common

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

an emotion of great sadness associated with loss or bereavement

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

past form of “suffer” — undergo or be subjected to

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

in or at that place or location

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

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

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

a group of soldiers

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

any creative group active in the innovation and application of new concepts and techniques in a given field (especially in the arts)

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

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From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

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

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

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

From this reading TWO INVALID HEROES Rollo Van Kyp, carefully lifted from the bloody trench in which he had fought and suffered so cheerfully, was borne to the rear, and the assistant surgeon of his regiment accompanied him to the hospital at Siboney.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

in the company of; together with

From this reading So he watched the departure of the ambulance with a heavy heart, and the whole troop shared his sorrow at the loss of their well-loved comrade.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading The next day the assistant surgeon returned and reported Rollo's wound apparently so serious that there was little hope for him.

but in spite of that

From this reading Ridge Norris wanted to do this, but his duties would not permit of his absence, for officers were becoming scarce, and as yet no one knew but that the fighting might be resumed at any moment.