Chapter XIII

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

later than; following

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

plural of “answer” — a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

an expectation

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

make certain of

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

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

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

past form of “capture” — succeed in representing or expressing something intangible

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

suppressed or subject to censorship

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

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

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

plural of “chapter” — a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

a set of rules or principles or laws (especially written ones)

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

pressed tightly together

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

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From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

be compatible, similar or consistent; coincide in their characteristics

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

developed or executed with care and in minute detail

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

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

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

being effective without wasting time or effort or expense

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

render capable or able for some task

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

at any time

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

a degree on the Fahrenheit scale of temperature

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

a manual usually accompanying a technical device and explaining how to install or operate it

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

past form of “invent” — come up with (an idea, plan, explanation, theory, or principle) after a mental effort

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

bad; unfortunate

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

small in range or scope

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

past form of “mention” — make reference to

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

suggesting an unhealthy mental state

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

used to form the superlative

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

possessive form of “mother” — a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

absolutely essential

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

not any; not one

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

come into possession of

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

an event that happens

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

and nothing more

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

above and across; more than

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

(plural) any group of human beings (men or women or children) collectively

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading But to obtain my mother's efficient cooeperation in plans of escape some more detailed instructions than could be compressed into our code were necessary.

past form of “prearrange” — arrange beforehand

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

a precautionary measure warding off impending danger or damage or injury etc.

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

just preceding something else in time or order

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

a unit of radiation exposure; the dose of ionizing radiation that will produce 1 electrostatic unit of electricity in 1 cc of dry air

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

plural of “sentence” — a string of words satisfying the grammatical rules of a language

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

in the near future

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

restricted to something

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

by necessity

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

precisely as stated

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

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

From this reading A TUNNEL SCHEME In the earlier chapters of this book I have mentioned the fact that some months previous to my capture my people at home and I had invented a simple code which would enable us, to a very limited degree, to correspond, if ever I were unlucky enough to fall into the hands of the Germans.

people who are wounded

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

produce a literary work

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Soon after my arrival at Ingolstadt I wrote home several sentences--it was difficult to write much more--in our prearranged code, and received answers in the same way.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading This may seem to have been morbid anticipation of a lamentable occurrence, but I assure you it was only a most obvious precaution.

battle in World War I (1917); an Allied offensive which eventually failed because tanks bogged down in the waterlogged soil of Flanders; Germans introduced mustard gas which interfered with the Allied artillery

From this reading Not only did I belong to the R.F.C., in which the chances of capture were unavoidably greater than in any other service, but my brother had been badly wounded and captured at the second battle of Ypres, and for over a year we had received no news of him that had not been most strictly censored.