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From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
move forward, also in the metaphorical sense
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
a native or inhabitant of the United States
From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
in the space, time, or range separating two things
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading INTO HER OWN The last big drive was on.
plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
camionnoun
a large truck designed to carry heavy loads; usually without sides
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
chief'snounUS /tʃiːfs/
possessive form of “chief” — a person who is in charge
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
contemplatingverbUS /ˈkɑːntəmpleɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “contemplate” — look at thoughtfully; observe deep in thought
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
contentmentnounUS /kənˈtentmənt/
happiness with one's situation in life
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
a member of the genus Canis (probably descended from the common wolf) that has been domesticated by man since prehistoric times; occurs in many breeds
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
operate or control a vehicle
From this reading INTO HER OWN The last big drive was on.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
divisible by two
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
farthestadverbUS /ˈfɑːrðəst/
to the greatest distance in space or time (“farthest” is used more often than “furthest” in this physical sense)
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading INTO HER OWN The last big drive was on.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
INTOprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading INTO HER OWN The last big drive was on.
inwardnessnoun
the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
immediately past
From this reading INTO HER OWN The last big drive was on.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
happening at a time subsequent to a reference time
From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
of comparatively little physical weight or density
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
not any; not one
From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
O'Leary
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From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading INTO HER OWN The last big drive was on.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading INTO HER OWN The last big drive was on.
a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
pairsnounUS /perz/
plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
not widely known; especially valued for its uncommonness
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
rumbledverbUS /ˈrʌmbəld/
past form of “rumble” — make a low noise
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
San
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From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
scentnounUS /sɛnt/
A distinctive smell or aroma.
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
Sheila
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From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
change one's facial expression by spreading the lips, often to signal pleasure
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
in or at or to some place
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
stockingsnounUS /ˈstɑːkɪŋz/
plural of “stocking” — close-fitting hosiery to cover the foot and leg; come in matched pairs (usually used in the plural)
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
strappedverbUS /stræpt/
inflected form of “strap” — tie with a strap
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading INTO HER OWN The last big drive was on.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading She was contemplating those boots now with a smile of rare contentment that showed its inwardness even in the gray light of early morning.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
a track or mark left by something that has passed
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
uniformadjectiveUS /ˈjuːnəfɔːrm/
always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading INTO HER OWN The last big drive was on.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Somewhere on the road between what had been the line of defense and what was the line of farthest advance rumbled a hospital camion with its nose to the war trail like an old dog on a fresh scent.
woolennounUS /ˈwʊlən/
a fabric made from the hair of sheep
From this reading She was in field uniform; a pair of the chief's own boots were strapped over two pairs of woolen stockings.
but in spite of that
From this reading In the camion sat Sheila O'Leary, late of the old San and later yet of the American Military Hospital No. 10.
