Chapter VI

acted upon; influenced

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

later than; following

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

projectiles to be fired from a gun

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

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

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

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From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

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

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

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

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

the act of encamping and living in tents in a camp

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

past form of “care” — feel concern or interest

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

of or relating to the sky

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

the act of departing

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

pass by

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

being the right size and shape to fit as desired

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

inflected form of “fly” — travel through the air; be airborne

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

a unit of magnetomotive force equal to 0.7958 ampere-turns

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

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

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

maintain (a theory, thoughts, or feelings)

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

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

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

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

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

past form of “inspect” — look over carefully

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

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

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

a string of more than 3,000 islands to the east of Asia extending 1,300 miles between the Sea of Japan and the western Pacific Ocean

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

plural of “meet” — a meeting at which a number of athletic contests are held

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

of very great significance

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

the second day of the week; the first working day

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

a structure erected to commemorate persons or events

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

a city in southern Japan on Kyushu; a leading port and shipbuilding center; on August 9, 1945 Nagasaki became the second populated area to receive an atomic bomb

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

not any; not one

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

not one, and not any

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

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

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

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

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

be obedient to

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

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

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

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

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

plural of “outfit” — any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

11th President of the United States; his expansionism led to the Mexican War and the annexation of California and much of the southwest (1795-1849)

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

external sex organ

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

plural of “question” — an instance of questioning

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

traverse or travel on (a body of water)

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

a particular situation

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The duty of the American soldier is to obey orders, and not ask questions.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

not in physical motion

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

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

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

in a swift manner

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

carry out

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

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

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

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

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

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

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

plural of “transport” — something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

the third day of the week; the second working day

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

an act of traveling by water

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

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

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

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

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

in or at the place that

From this reading Where the transport was to go after that, none of the under officers or privates knew.

used to introduce two or more possibilities

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

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

From this reading GILBERT MEETS NUGGY POLK The two transports which were to take the soldiers from Manila to China lay in the harbor off the Anda Monument; but several days were still to elapse before the first of them should set sail on her momentous voyage to Nagasaki, Japan, the first stopping-place.

belonging to which person

From this reading There was much to do,--new uniforms and shoes to be fitted, guns to be inspected, ammunition to be dealt out, camping outfits to be cared for,--so that the hours flew by swiftly for Gilbert and all the others; and he had no time in which to ascertain whether or not Nuggy Polk--whose real first name was Nuglich--was still in Manila or if he had set sail for the Celestial Empire.

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

From this reading The transport was to sail on Tuesday; and by Monday night the preparations for departure--so far as they affected the young lieutenant--were complete.