Chapter IX

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From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

the performance of a part or role in a drama

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

later than; following

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

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

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

a formal public statement

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

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From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

give sanction to

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

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

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

plural of “captive” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

plural of “captor” — a person who captures and holds people or animals

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

plural of “chance” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

carefully weighed

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

-ing form of “consider” — deem to be

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

a group of representatives or delegates

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

an extended communication (often interactive) dealing with some particular topic

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

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From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

-ing form of “escape” — run away from confinement

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

a person of French nationality

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

English writer who is remembered for her biography of Charlotte Bronte (1810-1865)

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

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

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

the act of departing

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

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

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

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

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

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

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

enclosed in the same envelope or package

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

past form of “insist” — be emphatic or resolute and refuse to budge

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

someone who mediates between speakers of different languages

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

and nothing more

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

take somebody somewhere

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

used to form the superlative

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

open rebellion against constituted authority (especially by seamen or soldiers against their officers)

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

and nothing more

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

formed into a structured or coherent whole, particularly on a large scale

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

likely but not certain to be or become true or real

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

one of four equal parts

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

a rational motive for a belief or action

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

the act of refusing

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

a principle that limits the extent of something

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

precisely, exactly

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

rowdy behavior

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

plural of “russian” — a native or inhabitant of Russia

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

express in words

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

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

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

in the near future

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

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From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

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

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

a special situation

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

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

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

interact in a certain way

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading As the Russian colonel insisted on acting as interpreter for the deputation, the discussion lasted a quarter of an hour before we understood that the Russians thought it would be better to go out, as they considered it probable that the Germans would treat our refusal as an organized mutiny.

under normal conditions

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading Soon after this announcement a deputation of Russians waited on Major Gaskell to find out what the English intended to do.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading We did not know exactly what the reason was, and I don't know now, but I think the Colonel had some right on his side--as much right as we usually had in Fort 9.

at the time that

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.

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

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

an indefinite quantity of something having a specified value

From this reading I may as well say here that Gaskell and most of the other Englishmen (myself included) did not altogether approve of this rowdyism on _Appell_, as we thought it might lead to serious restriction of our exercise and consequently of our chances of escaping, which was of course the only thing worth considering.

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

From this reading CAPTORS AND CAPTIVES One morning just before _Appell_, a Frenchman came along the passage and announced in each room that Colonel Tardieu was not going out to _Appell_ that morning, and would be obliged if other officers would remain in their rooms when the bell went.