Chapter XI

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

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

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

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

later than; following

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

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

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

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

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

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

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

plural of “bush” — a low woody perennial plant usually having several major stems

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There could be but little doubt but that the man was carrying information to the enemy.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

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

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

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

From this reading There could be but little doubt but that the man was carrying information to the enemy.

past form of “cause” — give rise to; cause to happen or occur, not always intentionally

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading There could be but little doubt but that the man was carrying information to the enemy.

wanted intensely

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading There could be but little doubt but that the man was carrying information to the enemy.

an opposing military force

From this reading There could be but little doubt but that the man was carrying information to the enemy.

plural of “fact” — a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

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

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

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

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

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

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

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

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

a message received and understood

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

the emotion of great happiness

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

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

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

has a good chance of being the case or of coming about

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

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

From this reading There could be but little doubt but that the man was carrying information to the enemy.

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

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

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

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

the force of workers available

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

a person who carries a message

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

held or filled or in use

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

come to pass

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

the month following September and preceding November

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

plural of “position” — the particular portion of space occupied by something

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

with speed

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

being or occurring in fact or actuality; having verified existence; not illusory

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

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

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

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

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

involving risk or danger

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

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

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

plural of “strap” — an elongated leather strip (or a strip of similar material) for binding things together or holding something in position

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

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

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There could be but little doubt but that the man was carrying information to the enemy.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

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

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

in the direction of

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

coming next after the twenty-seventh in position

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

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

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading A RISKY UNDERTAKING DON RICHARDS received some information on the morning of October 1st that caused him a sort of real joy.

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

From this reading There could be but little doubt but that the man was carrying information to the enemy.

look attentively

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading A watch had been set for his return, which was likely to occur at any time, and identification was desired.

which person or people

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A liaison man with the sleeve straps of a sergeant had been seen, among bushes, to go quickly forward beyond the American positions and toward a point farther on known to be occupied by the Germans.

a unit of language that native speakers can identify

From this reading This word came from an orderly sergeant sent by the lieutenant-colonel of a regiment of the Twenty-eighth Division, after a messenger had been received from Captain Lowden, who had, in turn, obtained facts from two of his men.