Chapter XXX · Chapter 30

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

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

anew

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

in addition

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

a committee having supervisory powers

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading This rear guard consisted of Grison, Menendez, Prisrend, Frazier, and Manderson.

cause to burst with a violent release of energy

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

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

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

command with authority

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

remove the dust from

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

inflected form of “envy” — feel envious towards; admire enviously

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

absolutely necessary; vitally necessary

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

serving to explode or characterized by explosion or sudden outburst

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

having or given a form or shape

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

having unexpected good fortune

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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From this reading This rear guard consisted of Grison, Menendez, Prisrend, Frazier, and Manderson.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

plural of “gift” — something acquired without compensation

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

carnivore of Central America and South America resembling a weasel with a greyish-white back and dark underparts

From this reading This rear guard consisted of Grison, Menendez, Prisrend, Frazier, and Manderson.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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 INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

archaic terms for army

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

plural of “legionary” — a soldier who is a member of a legion (especially the French Foreign Legion)

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

(baseball) a hit that flies straight out from the batter

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

weight to be borne or conveyed

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

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

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

most important element

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

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

From this reading This rear guard consisted of Grison, Menendez, Prisrend, Frazier, and Manderson.

possessive form of “master” — an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

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

From this reading This rear guard consisted of Grison, Menendez, Prisrend, Frazier, and Manderson.

12 o'clock at night; the middle of the night

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

not any; not one

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

on one occasion

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

a small pouch inside a garment for carrying small articles

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

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

From this reading This rear guard consisted of Grison, Menendez, Prisrend, Frazier, and Manderson.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

cut down on; make a reduction in

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

concerned with religion or religious purposes

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

plural of “sound” — the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

a momentary flash of light

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

taking in or moving over (or as if over) a wide area; often used in combination

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

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

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

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

From this reading This rear guard consisted of Grison, Menendez, Prisrend, Frazier, and Manderson.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading The rear guard, however, formed no less essential a part of the undertaking than the main body of the Legion.

by way of; passing through

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

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

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

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

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

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

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

which person or people

From this reading INTO THE TREASURE-CITADEL Well might those Legionaries who had been left behind to protect Nissr and the sacred gifts have envied the more fortunate ones now sweeping into Jannati Shahr.

medium for communication

From this reading Their orders were as follows: If the main body did not return by midnight, or if sounds of firing were heard from the city, or again if they received direct orders via the Master's pocket wireless, they were at once to load the machine-guns on board the liner.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.

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

From this reading They were to carry Myzab on board, also, and with the wireless spark detonate the explosive which would reduce the Black Stone to dust.