Chapter XIX of Private Spud Tamson, “An Imperial Affair,” is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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Chapter XIX
Chapter XIX of Private Spud Tamson, “An Imperial Affair,” is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
"_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out. "What for, sir?" "Oh, his leading of that attack the other night. He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal. Useful man.
Chapter XIX of Private Spud Tamson, “An Imperial Affair,” is here in full — 427 sentences across 86 reading sections, with audio for every sentence and word.
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past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading “He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.”
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading “He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.”
of or relating to a military division
From this reading “"_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.”
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading “"_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.”
a commissioned military officer
From this reading “"_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.”
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading “He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.”
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading “"_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.”
being of use or service
From this reading “Useful man.”
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In this reading “"Oh, his leading of that attack the other night.”
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(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)
From this reading "Oh, his leading of that attack the other night.
past form of “award” — give, especially as an honor or reward
From this reading He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
the past participle of “be”
From this reading He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
(used of persons) standing above others in character or attainment or reputation
From this reading He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
of or relating to a military division
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "What for, sir?"
any of various leafy plants or their leaves and stems eaten as vegetables
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading "Oh, his leading of that attack the other night.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
indicating the most important performer or role
From this reading "Oh, his leading of that attack the other night.
a commissioned military officer
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Useful man.
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading He’s been awarded the Distinguished Conduct Medal.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading "Oh, his leading of that attack the other night.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "Oh, his leading of that attack the other night.
a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region
From this reading "Oh, his leading of that attack the other night.
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 "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading "Oh, his leading of that attack the other night.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
term of address for a man
From this reading "What for, sir?"
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading "Oh, his leading of that attack the other night.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "_I see_ Sergeant Tamson is in divisional orders to-day," said Colonel Corkleg to Lieutenant Greens during breakfast in the dug-out.
being of use or service
From this reading Useful man.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading "What for, sir?"
Chapter 19 of Private Spud Tamson by R. W. Campbell holds 427 sentences, grouped into 86 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.
Chapter 19 holds 427 sentences of Private Spud Tamson, unabridged, divided into 86 reading sections.
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