Chapter XV

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

From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

matters of personal concern

From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

in a state of sleep

From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.

make certain of

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

someone whose employment involves carrying something

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.

deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)

From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

past form of “encounter” — come together

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

an opposing military force

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

divisible by two

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

set up or found

From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

a square piece of cloth used for wiping the eyes or nose or as a costume accessory

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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

From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

tediously repetitious or lacking in variety

From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

absolutely essential

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

on one occasion

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

and nothing more

From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

plural of “picket” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

having or covered with or abounding in plumes

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The sergeant reached the commander, and delivered a message from Captain Gordon.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.

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From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

move hurridly

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

precisely as stated

From this reading Deck had not fallen asleep at his post, though he found the situation very monotonous.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

past form of “wave” — signal with the hands or nod

From this reading The major waved his handkerchief three times above his plumed hat, and the American flag came down at once on the bridge.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

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

From this reading THE AMERICAN FLAG ON THE BRIDGE As Major Lyon rode out from the hospital he encountered Sergeant Sluder pressing his horse to the best of his speed; but it was hardly necessary for him to deliver the message of which he was the bearer, for there was movement enough among the men to assure him that the enemy were approaching, even if Artie had not seen the return of the pickets.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The major had never been in a regular battle, only in the affairs with the ruffians at Riverlawn and Lyndhall.