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From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
anew
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Several, however, were expected shortly back either from England or from the hospitals at Scutari.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Jack found but few of the officers still there whom he had before known.
a male with the same parents as someone else
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
a fat-soluble vitamin that prevents rickets
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
draftnounUS /dræft/
a document ordering the payment of money; drawn by one person or bank on another
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
one or the other of two
From this reading Several, however, were expected shortly back either from England or from the hospitals at Scutari.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
firstadjectiveUS /fɜːrst/
preceding all others in time or space or degree
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
set up or found
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
to an extraordinary extent or degree
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
annoy continually or chronically
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
hospitalsnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəlz/
plural of “hospital” — a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Several, however, were expected shortly back either from England or from the hospitals at Scutari.
used to add a contrasting statement
From this reading Several, however, were expected shortly back either from England or from the hospitals at Scutari.
an instinctive motive
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
a small worthless amount
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
JanuarynounUS /ˈdʒænjuːeri/
the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
apprehended with certainty
From this reading Jack found but few of the officers still there whom he had before known.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
engage in
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
mess-mates
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From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
navaladjectiveUS /ˈneɪvəl/
connected with or belonging to or used in a navy
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Jack found but few of the officers still there whom he had before known.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Several, however, were expected shortly back either from England or from the hospitals at Scutari.
REDAN
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From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
REPULSEverbUS /riˈpʌls/
force or drive back
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
past form of “sail” — traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
Scutari
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From this reading Several, however, were expected shortly back either from England or from the hospitals at Scutari.
100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several, however, were expected shortly back either from England or from the hospitals at Scutari.
for a short time
From this reading Several, however, were expected shortly back either from England or from the hospitals at Scutari.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
speedilyadverbUS /ˈspiːdəli/
with speed
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
not in physical motion
From this reading Jack found but few of the officers still there whom he had before known.
stowedverbUS /stoʊd/
past form of “stow” — fill by packing tightly
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Jack found but few of the officers still there whom he had before known.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
trapsnounUS /træps/
plural of “trap” — a device in which something (usually an animal) can be caught and penned
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading THE REPULSE AT THE REDAN The first impulse of Jack, after having stowed his traps in the tent and introduced himself to his new mess-mates, was to make his way to the lines of the 33d.
(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Several, however, were expected shortly back either from England or from the hospitals at Scutari.
in or at the place that
From this reading Greatly relieved to find that his brother was alive and well, Jack returned to the naval camp, where he speedily made himself at home.
the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Jack found but few of the officers still there whom he had before known.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Here he found that Harry had been sent home sick in January, but that he had sailed from England again with a draft, and was expected to arrive in the course of a few days.
