Chapter X · The Field Hospital

(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 It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

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

From this reading Many dark faces glowered at Hugh and his chums.

feeling or showing anger

From this reading Somehow it seemed to soothe the angry feelings of the most violent, to some extent at least.

aroused to action

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Many dark faces glowered at Hugh and his chums.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

for the reason that

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

concrete pavement is sometimes referred to as cement

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

plural of “child” — a young person of either sex

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

plural of “chum” — a close friend who accompanies his buddies in their activities

From this reading Many dark faces glowered at Hugh and his chums.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The padrone immediately told some of those near by what the boys had come to do for them.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading Many dark faces glowered at Hugh and his chums.

do away with, cause the destruction or undoing of

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading The padrone immediately told some of those near by what the boys had come to do for them.

easily excited

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

reason with (somebody) for the purpose of dissuasion

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

the point or degree to which something extends

From this reading Somehow it seemed to soothe the angry feelings of the most violent, to some extent at least.

plural of “face” — the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Many dark faces glowered at Hugh and his chums.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading Somehow it seemed to soothe the angry feelings of the most violent, to some extent at least.

having lost your job

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The padrone immediately told some of those near by what the boys had come to do for them.

plural of “foreigner” — a person who comes from a foreign country; someone who does not owe allegiance to your country

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

a feeling of intense anger

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

past form of “glower” — look at with a fixed gaze

From this reading Many dark faces glowered at Hugh and his chums.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading Many dark faces glowered at Hugh and his chums.

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From this reading Many dark faces glowered at Hugh and his chums.

moving with great haste

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

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

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

lacking discretion; injudicious

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

rapid and indistinct speech

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

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 Somehow it seemed to soothe the angry feelings of the most violent, to some extent at least.

someone who controls resources and expenditures

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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 Many dark faces glowered at Hugh and his chums.

the property of a body that causes it to have weight in a gravitational field

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

the force of workers available

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Somehow it seemed to soothe the angry feelings of the most violent, to some extent at least.

plural of “nature” — the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

an owner or proprietor of an inn in Italy

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

something owned; any tangible or intangible possession that is owned by someone

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Somehow it seemed to soothe the angry feelings of the most violent, to some extent at least.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

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

From this reading The padrone immediately told some of those near by what the boys had come to do for them.

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading Somehow it seemed to soothe the angry feelings of the most violent, to some extent at least.

give moral or emotional strength to

From this reading Somehow it seemed to soothe the angry feelings of the most violent, to some extent at least.

a state of extreme hunger resulting from lack of essential nutrients over a prolonged period

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

fortification consisting of a fence made of a line of stout posts set firmly for defense

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

confined on all sides

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

closely encircling

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading The padrone immediately told some of those near by what the boys had come to do for them.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

acting with or marked by or resulting from great force or energy or emotional intensity

From this reading Somehow it seemed to soothe the angry feelings of the most violent, to some extent at least.

plural of “volley” — rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading The padrone immediately told some of those near by what the boys had come to do for them.

at the time that

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

which person or people

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

in the company of; together with

From this reading When the padrone came hurrying back with the six boys, they were immediately surrounded by an excited mass of jabbering foreigners.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.

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

From this reading It was as though all the fury in these excitable natures had been aroused when the indiscreet guards, back of the stockade surrounding the cement works, had fired those cruel volleys at the men and women who were pressing forward, not to try and destroy property but to expostulate with the manager because he would not give them work when their children were near the point of starvation.