Chapter XIV

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

get or gather together

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

later than; following

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

(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 Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

a quantity of money

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

a container that is usually woven and has handles

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

informal or slang terms for mentally irregular

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

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From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

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

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

an occurrence of something

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

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

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

large or relatively large in number or amount or extent or degree

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

past form of “convict” — find or declare guilty

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

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From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

performance of moral or religious acts

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

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

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

morally objectionable behavior

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

an act that fails

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

plural of “fastening” — restraint that attaches to something or holds something in place

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

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

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

the act of departing

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

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

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

relating to or being on the side closer to the center or within a defined space

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

immediately past

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

cases used to carry belongings when traveling

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

extremely crowed or filled to capacity

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

a wrapped container

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

past form of “procure” — get by special effort

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

past form of “search” — try to locate or discover, or try to establish the existence of

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

past form of “seize” — take hold of; grab

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

Rhodesian statesman who declared independence of Zimbabwe from Great Britain (born in 1919)

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

in the near future

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

a cunning or deceitful action or device

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

move through by or as by digging

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

past form of “warn” — notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Great preparations were made for escaping on the way, and Gaskell and de Goys seized the opportunity to try on the basket trick.

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

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

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

From this reading Two large clothes-baskets were procured, of which the fastenings were so altered that they could be opened from the inside.

which person or people

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE BOJAH CASE Soon after the failure of our tunnel scheme several Englishmen, among whom were Gilliland, Unett, and Batty Smith, who had not been convicted by the Germans of any evil deeds during the last four or five months, were warned that they were going to be removed to Crefeld.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Gaskell and de Goys packed themselves into these, and were carried by the orderlies into the parcel office in the fort with the rest of the heavy luggage.

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

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.

a late time of life

From this reading Officers who have been prisoners for two or three years accumulate quite a considerable amount of luggage, and it was thought to be more than possible that the Germans would not trouble to search all of it as it left the fort, as it was quite certain to be searched carefully before it entered any new camp.