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Chapter III · Chapter 3

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A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.
On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.
The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."
On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.
During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.
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A keeper or guardian of historical records and memories.

Mufti

Chapter III · Chapter 3

Chapter 3 of Mufti is here in full — 252 sentences across 51 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.

Reading 1/50 · 5 reading units · Lines 1–5

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A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.
Line 2
On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.
/ɑːn iːtʃ saɪd ʌv ðə bɪɡ mɑːrˈkiː ræn ə roʊ ʌv bedz ɪn pərˈfekt ˈdresɪŋ/
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The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."
Line 4
On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.
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During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

Learner Dictionary

These definitions explain words found in the current reading and keep every example grounded in its original sentence.

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ably adverb US /ˈeɪbli/

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading “The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."”

appreciated adjective US /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/

fully understood or grasped

From this reading “During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.”

Barrack noun US /ˈbærək/

a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading “On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.”

depression noun US /dɪˈpreʃən/

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading “During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.”

marquee noun US /mɑːrˈkiː/

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading “On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.”

pattern noun US /ˈpætərn/

a perceptual structure

From this reading “The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."”

portrayed adjective US /pɔːrˈtreɪd/

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading “The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."”

properties noun US /ˈprɑːpərtiz/

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading “During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.”

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13

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

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

451

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

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

452

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

From this reading On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.

AdeterminerUS /ə/

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

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

ablyadverbUS /ˈeɪbli/

with competence; in a competent capable manner

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

andeterminerUS /æn/

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

andconjunctionUS /ənd/

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

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

anywhereadverbUS /ˈeniwer/

at or in or to any place

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

appreciatedadjectiveUS /əˈpriːʃieɪtɪd/

fully understood or grasped

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

aptadjectiveUS /æpt/

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

asconjunctionUS /æz/

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

From this reading On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.

atprepositionUS /æt/

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

BnounUS /biː/

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

BarracknounUS /ˈbærək/

a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.

bedsnounUS /bedz/

plural of “bed” — a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/

the past participle of “be”

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

bigadjectiveUS /bɪɡ/

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

byprepositionUS /baɪ/

showing who or what does the action

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

depressionnounUS /dɪˈpreʃən/

a mental state characterized by a pessimistic sense of inadequacy and a despondent lack of activity

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

designnounUS /dɪˈzaɪn/

the act of working out the form of something (as by making a sketch or outline or plan)

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

differentadjectiveUS /ˈdɪfərənt/

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.

downadjectiveUS /daʊn/

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

dressingnounUS /ˈdresɪŋ/

savory dressings for salads; basically of two kinds: either the thin French or vinaigrette type or the creamy mayonnaise type

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

DuringprepositionUS /ˈdʊrɪŋ/

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

eachdeterminerUS /iːtʃ/

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

Etaples

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

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

exceptionnounUS /ɪkˈsepʃən/

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

fearverbUS /fɪr/

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

GeneraladjectiveUS /ˈdʒenərəl/

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

hospitalnounUS /ˈhɑːspɪtəl/

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

inprepositionUS /ɪn/

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

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

intenseadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈtens/

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

isauxiliary verbUS /ɪz/

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

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

justadverbUS /dʒʌst/

and nothing more

From this reading On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.

marqueenounUS /mɑːrˈkiː/

large and often sumptuous tent

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

MethodnounUS /ˈmeθəd/

a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

momentsnounUS /ˈmoʊmənts/

plural of “moment” — a particular point in time

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

muchadverbUS /mʌtʃ/

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

nodeterminerUS /noʊ/

not any; not one

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

notadverbUS /nɑːt/

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

numbernounUS /ˈnʌmbər/

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

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

ofprepositionUS /ʌv/

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

OfficenounUS /ˈɔːfɪs/

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

OnprepositionUS /ɑːn/

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

onepronounUS /wʌn/

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

PatternnounUS /ˈpætərn/

a perceptual structure

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

perfectadjectiveUS /pərˈfekt/

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

portrayedadjectiveUS /pɔːrˈtreɪd/

represented graphically by sketch or design or lines

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

propertiesnounUS /ˈprɑːpərtiz/

plural of “property” — something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

publicnounUS /ˈpʌblɪk/

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

ranverbUS /ræn/

inflected form of “run” — move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

rownounUS /roʊ/

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

sameadjectiveUS /seɪm/

Identical; not different.

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

SealedadjectiveUS /siːld/

established irrevocably

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

sheetsnounUS /ʃiːts/

plural of “sheet” — any broad thin expanse or surface

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

shownverbUS /ʃoʊn/

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.

sidenounUS /saɪd/

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading On each side of the big marquee ran a row of beds in perfect dressing.

slightlyadverbUS /ˈslaɪtli/

to a small degree or extent

From this reading On "Beds Barrack" the method is slightly different and is just as ably shown on Sealed pattern X.B.452.

soconjunctionUS /soʊ/

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

sufficientlyadverbUS /səˈfɪʃəntli/

to a sufficient degree

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

thedeterminerUS /ðə/

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

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

toparticleUS /tuː/

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

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

turnedadjectiveUS /tɜːrnd/

moved around an axis or center

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

turningnounUS /ˈtɜːrnɪŋ/

the act of changing or reversing the direction of the course

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

unintelligentadjective

lacking intelligence

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

WarnounUS /wɔːr/

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

war-winning

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

From this reading During moments of intense depression one is apt to fear the war-winning properties of X.B.451 and 452 have not been sufficiently appreciated by an unintelligent public.

wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/

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

From this reading A hospital is much the same anywhere, and number 13 General at Etaples was no exception.

wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/

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

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

XnounUS /eks/

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The sheets were turned down on the design so ably portrayed in the War Office Sealed Pattern X.B.451.--"Method of turning down sheets on Beds Hospital."

Chapter 3 of Mufti by H. C. (Herman Cyril) McNeile holds 252 sentences, grouped into 51 reading sections of at most 5 sentences. The text is the source edition, unabridged, and the chapter records which sentences cover which part of the work so that nothing is dropped. Every word can be tapped for its pronunciation and dictionary entry.

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Chapter 3 holds 252 sentences of Mufti, unabridged, divided into 51 reading sections.

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