Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

later than; following

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

(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 As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

in addition

From this reading Among their supplies they also carried a complete telegraph equipment.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading Among their supplies they also carried a complete telegraph equipment.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

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

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

a human limb; technically the part of the superior limb between the shoulder and the elbow but commonly used to refer to the whole superior limb

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

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

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

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

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

the two together, not just one

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading Among their supplies they also carried a complete telegraph equipment.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

having color or a certain color; sometimes used in combination

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

the discipline that studies the principles of transmiting information and the methods by which it is delivered (as print or radio or television etc.)

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

come or bring to a finish or an end

From this reading Among their supplies they also carried a complete telegraph equipment.

past form of “convey” — (of information) make known; pass on

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

precise; explicit and clearly defined

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

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From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

an isolated fact that is considered separately from the whole

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Among their supplies they also carried a complete telegraph equipment.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

plural of “flag” — emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

plural of “gesture” — motion of hands or body to emphasize or help to express a thought or feeling

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

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

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

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From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

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

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

and nothing more

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

a small natural hill

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

most important element

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

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From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

-ing form of “manipulate” — influence or control shrewdly or deviously

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

march in a procession

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

the message that is intended or expressed or signified

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

plural of “message” — a communication (usually brief) that is written or spoken or signaled

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

-ing form of “practice” — carry out or practice; as of jobs and professions

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

having a quality that thrusts itself into attention

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

get something; come into possession of

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

plural of “scout” — a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

cause to go somewhere

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

(Roman Catholic Church) a devotion consisting of fourteen prayers said before a series of fourteen pictures or carvings representing successive incidents during Jesus' passage from Pilate's house to his crucifixion at Calvary

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

plural of “supply” — an amount of something available for use

From this reading Among their supplies they also carried a complete telegraph equipment.

the astonishment you feel when something totally unexpected happens to you

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading Among their supplies they also carried a complete telegraph equipment.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

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

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Among their supplies they also carried a complete telegraph equipment.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

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

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading CAMP SURPRISE On the march the scouts had more than a few times amused themselves by practicing some of the many maneuvres they had learned.

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

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

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

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

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

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

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

From this reading After they were finally located in a definite camp it was intended to have one or more stations, and both send and receive messages from time to time.

at the time that

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

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

From this reading As a record of all such wigwagging was kept, it would be easy to learn just how proficient they had become in manipulating the various colored flags, or in making the many different arm gestures that conveyed the meaning of the intended message.

in the company of; together with

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading For instance, a detail was left with signal flags on a prominent knoll; and later on, when the main company had arrived at a certain point half a mile further along the road, a series of communications would be exchanged between the two detachments.