Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

later than; following

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

in the middle of; surrounded by

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

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

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

used to indicate that a statement explains or supports a previous statement

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

a soldier in the Australian and New Zealand army corps during World War I

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

the month following March and preceding May

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

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

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

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From this reading "_Bana bira ver_," replied the young subaltern.

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

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

a general name for alcoholic beverages made by fermenting a cereal (or mixture of cereals) flavored with hops

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

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From this reading "_Bana bira ver_," replied the young subaltern.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

plural of “chair” — a seat for one person, with a support for the back

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

wearing or provided with clothing; sometimes used in combination

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

cause to herd, drive, or crowd together

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

a small fast lightly armored but heavily armed warship

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

of or relating to or characteristic of Greece or the Greeks or the Greek language

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

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

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

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From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

secretly shelter (as of fugitives or criminals)

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

plural of “helmet” — armor plate that protects the head

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

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

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

and nothing more

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

of a yellowish brown color

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

an intermediate platform in a staircase

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

a Greek island in the northern Aegean Sea; famous for a reddish-brown clay that has medicinal properties

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

the deliberate act of deviating from the truth

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

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

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

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

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "_Bana bira ver_," replied the young subaltern.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

(of persons) having the torso erect and legs bent with the body supported on the buttocks

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

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

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

in or characteristic of a region of the United States south of (approximately) the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

in a special manner

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

completely neat and clean

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain

From this reading "_Bana bira ver_," replied the young subaltern.

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

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

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

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

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

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

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

of or relating to or characteristic of Turkey or its people or language

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

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

From this reading "_Bana bira ver_," replied the young subaltern.

plural of “vessel” — a tube in which a body fluid circulates

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

plural of “warship” — a government ship that is available for waging war

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.

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

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

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

From this reading "What’s the Turkish for ’Give me some beer,’ anyhow?" one had just asked.

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

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Seated in a rough half-circle, some on chairs, some on the spotless deck, they appeared to be specially interested in one of their number, at whom they were throwing questions one after another.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were clad in khaki, with sun helmets, which marked them out as military, not naval officers.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE LANDING AT ANZAC One bright morning in April, a group of young officers sat smoking on the deck of a British destroyer lying amid a crowd of warships and transport vessels in Mudros harbour, on the southern shore of the Grecian island of Lemnos.