Chapter XI · Chapter 11

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

from one side of something to the other

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

(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 TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

in addition

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

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

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

plural of “assistant” — a person who contributes to the fulfillment of a need or furtherance of an effort or purpose

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

a formal organization of people or groups of people

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

a city in East Sussex in southern England that is a popular resort; site of the University of Sussex

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

pick out, select, or choose from a number of alternatives

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

a condition that accompanies or influences some event or activity

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

at or within a short distance in space or time or having elements near each other

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

the strength of a solution; number of molecules of a substance in a given volume

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

causing envy

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

brought about or set up or accepted; especially long established

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

a boy or man

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

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

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

past form of “gain” — obtain

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

enjoying or showing or marked by joy or pleasure

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

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

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

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

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

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From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

a formal or official examination

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

plural of “lad” — a boy or man

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

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

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

French bishop who is a patron saint of France (died in 397)

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

the force of workers available

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

and nothing more

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

past form of “name” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

plural of “one” — the smallest whole number or a numeral representing this number

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

past form of “proportion” — give pleasant proportions to

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

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

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

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

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

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

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

the state of being held in high esteem and honor

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

Identical; not different.

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

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

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

any nonverbal action or gesture that encodes a message

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

the sound of light blow or knock

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

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

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

the swift release of a store of affective force

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

inflected form of “tell” — express in words

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

male cat

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

a journey for some purpose (usually including the return)

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

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

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

any division of quantity accepted as a standard of measurement or exchange

From this reading It was that same day that the three boys from Brighton were for the first time assigned to a regular unit of the Signal Corps.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

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

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

at the time that

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

which person or people

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

ligament made of metal and used to fasten things or make cages or fences etc

From this reading TAPPING THE ENEMY'S WIRE The following morning all of those who had arrived on the transports were established in a concentration camp, but it was merely for the purpose of inspection of men and equipment, and was not to be for long.

lean and sinewy

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Also, with a real thrill, they learned that they were almost immediately to see war service, for American troops were already in the trenches.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading It was a happy circumstance for the three lads that they had had such close association with Lieutenant Mackinson, for, without question, he already had gained an enviable reputation, and when he was ordered to emergency service, and told he might choose the five men who were to be under his direction, his three assistants on the trip across were the first ones named.

a young person (especially a young man or boy)

From this reading The other two were Tom Rawle, a fellow proportioned like their first friend in the service, Sergeant Martin, and a wiry, energetic, quick-speaking youth named Frank Hoskins.