21st
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From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It had appeared to belong to the reputation of the Church.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
being joined in close association
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading It had appeared to belong to the reputation of the Church.
Boulogne
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From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship
From this reading It had appeared to belong to the reputation of the Church.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
characterized by great determination
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
one or the other of two
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
expressesnounUS /ɪkˈspresəz/
plural of “express” — mail that is distributed by a rapid and efficient system
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
Havre
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From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
detected or perceived by the sense of hearing
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
indicatingverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
referring to the second of two things or persons mentioned (or the last one or ones of several)
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
go away from a place
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
the act of departing
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
MondaynounUS /ˈmʌndi/
the second day of the week; the first working day
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
a change of position that does not entail a change of location
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
necessitatedverbUS /nəˈsesəteɪtəd/
past form of “necessitate” — require as useful, just, or proper
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
officialsnounUS /əˈfɪʃəlz/
plural of “official” — a worker who holds or is invested with an office
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
personnelnounUS /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/
group of people willing to obey orders
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
have the will and intention to carry out some action
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
with considerable certainty; without much doubt
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
RnounUS /ɑːr/
a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
the state of being held in high esteem and honor
From this reading It had appeared to belong to the reputation of the Church.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
securedverbUS /sɪˈkjʊrd/
past form of “secure” — get by special effort
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
and nothing more
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
speltnoun
hardy wheat grown mostly in Europe for livestock feed
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
a base found in DNA (but not in RNA) and derived from pyrimidine; pairs with adenine
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
in or at that place or location
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
the act of going from one place to another
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
troop-train
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From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
make an effort or attempt
From this reading He had heard so much of the latter plan that he determined to try it.
twenty-fouradjectiveUS /ˈtwentifɔːr/
being four more than twenty
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
unmistakablyadverbUS /ˌʌnmɪˈsteɪkəbli/
without possibility of mistake
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
viaprepositionUS /ˈvaɪə/
by way of; passing through
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading There were two ways of travelling--across country in a troop-train, or by French expresses via Paris.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Peter secured his leave for Monday the 21st from Boulogne, which necessitated his leaving Le Havre at least twenty-four hours before that day.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading His movement order was simply from the one port to the other, and was probably good enough either way round with French officials; but there was a paper attached to it indicating that the personnel in question would report at such a time to the R.T.O. at such a station, and the time and the station spelt troop-train unmistakably.
