used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
aliveadjectiveUS /əˈlaɪv/
possessing life
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
battalionnounUS /bəˈtæljən/
an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
BeavernounUS /ˈbiːvər/
the soft brown fur of the beaver
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
CanadanounUS /ˈkænədə/
a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
congratulatedverbUS /kənˈɡrætʃəleɪtɪd/
past form of “congratulate” — say something to someone that expresses praise
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
traveling across
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
DamnounUS /dæm/
a barrier constructed to contain the flow of water or to keep out the sea
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
a division of the United Kingdom
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
past form of “examine” — consider in detail and subject to an analysis in order to discover essential features or meaning
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
father'snounUS /ˈfɑːðərz/
possessive form of “father” — a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
be agreeable or acceptable to
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
FlandersnounUS /ˈflændərz/
a medieval country in northern Europe that included regions now parts of northern France and Belgium and southwestern Netherlands
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
Hammond
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From this reading Jim Hammond vanished.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
where you live at a particular time
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
Jim
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Jim Hammond vanished.
past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
go away from a place
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
a large body of water constituting a principal part of the hydrosphere
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
platoonnounUS /pləˈtuːn/
a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
past form of “protest” — utter words of protest
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
in the near future
From this reading The officer said it kindly and added that as soon as he was fit he should return to his battalion, whether it was in Canada, England or Flanders.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
not in physical motion
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
in or at that place or location
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
inflected form of “tell” — express in words
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
having passed out of existence
From this reading Jim Hammond vanished.
VETERANSnounUS /ˈvetərənz/
plural of “veteran” — a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
at the time that
From this reading THE VETERANS OF OTHER DAYS WHEN Peter was able to travel, he was taken home to Beaver Dam, and there a medical officer, a major in spurs, examined him and congratulated him on being alive.
used to introduce two or more possibilities
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Peter was given six months' sick leave; and that, he knew, killed his chance of crossing the ocean with his battalion.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading He protested, but the officer told him that, whether in bed in his father's house or with his platoon, he was still in the army and would have to do as he was told.
