Chapter VI

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

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

anew

From this reading “May I trouble you for that list once again, Doctor?” he asked.

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

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

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

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

inflected form of “arise” — come into existence; take on form or shape

From this reading Presently he arose and came over to the major.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading “May I trouble you for that list once again, Doctor?” he asked.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

installation from which a military force initiates operations

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

in a busy manner

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

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

From this reading Presently he arose and came over to the major.

A large French country house or castle, often surrounded by expansive estates and private galleries.

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

overlaid or spread or topped with or enclosed within something; sometimes used as a combining form

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

travel across or pass over

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading “May I trouble you for that list once again, Doctor?” he asked.

plural of “document” — writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

the act of removing the contents of something

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

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

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

state of being gratified or satisfied

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

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

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

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

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

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

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading “May I trouble you for that list once again, Doctor?” he asked.

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

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

and nothing more

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading “May I trouble you for that list once again, Doctor?” he asked.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

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 SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading “May I trouble you for that list once again, Doctor?” he asked.

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

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

a written account of what transpired at a meeting

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

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

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

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

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

on one occasion

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

above and across; more than

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

in the near future

From this reading Presently he arose and came over to the major.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

made known or told about; especially presented in a formal account

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

English literary critic who collaborated with C. K. Ogden and contributed to the development of Basic English (1893-1979)

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

past form of “shift” — make a shift in or exchange of

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

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

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

possessive form of “surgeon” — a physician who specializes in surgery

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

a set of data arranged in rows and columns

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

an exchange of ideas via conversation

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “May I trouble you for that list once again, Doctor?” he asked.

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

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

in or at that place or location

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

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

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

in the direction of

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

a source of difficulty

From this reading “May I trouble you for that list once again, Doctor?” he asked.

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

From this reading The two entered the surgeon’s office and supply room in the rear of an old château and sat talking for a few minutes.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

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

From this reading In one corner of the room was an army officer at a table covered with documents and the man was busily engaged.

which person or people

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

in the company of; together with

From this reading SHIFTED UPON his return to duty at the new Red Cross base just south of St. Mihiel, Don Richards had been sent at once to the evacuation hospital four miles farther toward the front and there he reported to Major Little, who received him with many expressions of gratification over his return.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “May I trouble you for that list once again, Doctor?” he asked.