Chapter XIII · Chapter 13

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

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

having companions or an escort

From this reading The lads accompanied Lord Hastings; to his home, where they awaited further instructions.

later than; following

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

the alliance of nations that fought the Axis in World War II and which (with subsequent additions) signed the charter of the United Nations in 1945

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

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

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

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

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

expected hopefully

From this reading The lads accompanied Lord Hastings; to his home, where they awaited further instructions.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

past form of “cease” — put an end to a state or an activity

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

-ing form of “celebrate” — behave as expected during of holidays or rites

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

past form of “dock” — come into dock

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

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

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

characterized by directness in manner or speech; without subtlety or evasion

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

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 The lads accompanied Lord Hastings; to his home, where they awaited further instructions.

a state of high honor

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

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

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

United States architect who formed and important architectural firm with John Merven Carrere (1860-1929)

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading The lads accompanied Lord Hastings; to his home, where they awaited further instructions.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The lads accompanied Lord Hastings; to his home, where they awaited further instructions.

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

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading The lads accompanied Lord Hastings; to his home, where they awaited further instructions.

characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

a small worthless amount

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading The lads accompanied Lord Hastings; to his home, where they awaited further instructions.

Roman martyr; supposedly Lawrence was ordered by the police to give up the church's treasure and when he responded by presenting the poor people of Rome he was roasted to death on a gridiron (died in 258)

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

above and across; more than

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

-ing form of “parade” — walk ostentatiously

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

with safety; in a safe manner

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

a self-contained part of a larger composition (written or musical)

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

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

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

have in common

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

plural of “shore” — the land along the edge of a body of water

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

in the near future

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

carry out

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

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

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

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

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

one of three equal parts of a divisible whole

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

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

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

create by training and teaching

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

past form of “transport” — move something or somebody around; usually over long distances

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

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

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

soldiers collectively

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Lord Hastings turned the command of the Lawrence over to a brother officer and with Frank and Jack took train for London.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading UNDER OLD GLORY The third section of the first contingent of American troops sent to France reached the shores of England safely.

pass through

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

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

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

at the time that

From this reading When the transports docked safely in a British port the duties of Frank and Jack ceased so far as they had to do with the American troops.

in or at the place that

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

in the company of; together with

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.

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

From this reading After several days of parading and celebrating they were transported to France and soon they reached the field of battle, where, for the next few months, they would undergo the intensive training that would fit them to take up their share of the work along with their British and French allies.