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From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
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 WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
administeringverbUS /ædˈmɪnɪstɜːrɪŋ/
-ing form of “administer” — work in an administrative capacity; supervise or be in charge of
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
a vaguely specified concern
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
in addition
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
antidotenounUS /ˈæntɪdoʊt/
a remedy that stops or controls the effects of a poison
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
collapsedverbUS /kəˈlæpst/
past form of “collapse” — break down, literally or metaphorically
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
departmentnounUS /dɪˈpɑːrtmənt/
a specialized division of a large organization
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
drillverbUS /drɪl/
make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
a fat-soluble vitamin that is essential for normal reproduction; an important antioxidant that neutralizes free radicals in the body
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
FIENDnounUS /fiːnd/
a cruel wicked and inhuman person
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
gravitynounUS /ˈɡrævəti/
(physics) the force of attraction between all masses in the universe; especially the attraction of the earth's mass for bodies near its surface
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
a health facility where patients receive treatment
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
made greater in size or amount or degree
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
indicateverbUS /ˈɪndəkeɪt/
be a signal for or a symptom of
From this reading The symptoms of the peculiar malady were such as to indicate poisoning.
a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
investigationnounUS /ˌɪnvestəˈɡeɪʃən/
an inquiry into unfamiliar or questionable activities
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
maladynounUS /ˈmælədi/
any unwholesome or desperate condition
From this reading The symptoms of the peculiar malady were such as to indicate poisoning.
medicaladjectiveUS /ˈmedəkəl/
relating to the study or practice of medicine
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
the force of workers available
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
not any; not one
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
something determined in relation to something that includes it
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
beyond or deviating from the usual or expected
From this reading The symptoms of the peculiar malady were such as to indicate poisoning.
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 THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
platoonsnounUS /pləˈtuːnz/
plural of “platoon” — 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 The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
a geometric element that has position but no extension
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
poisoningnounUS /ˈpɔɪzənɪŋ/
the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance
From this reading The symptoms of the peculiar malady were such as to indicate poisoning.
precautionaryadjectiveUS /prɪˈkɔːʃəneri/
taken in advance to protect against possible danger or failure
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
with little or no delay
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
regimentaladjectiveUS /ˌredʒəˈmentəl/
belonging to or concerning a regiment
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
to give an account or representation of in words
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
necessary for relief or supply
From this reading The fact that a number of Company E men at drill in other platoons had also collapsed had increased the gravity of the affair to a point that required instant action on the part of the medical department.
a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
seizurenounUS /ˈsiːʒər/
a sudden occurrence (or recurrence) of a disease
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
sickeningadjectiveUS /ˈsɪkənɪŋ/
causing or able to cause nausea
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
sinisteradjectiveUS /ˈsɪnɪstər/
threatening or foreshadowing evil or tragic developments
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
speedyadjectiveUS /ˈspiːdiː/
characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
not in physical motion
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading The symptoms of the peculiar malady were such as to indicate poisoning.
sufferersnounUS /ˈsʌfərərz/
plural of “sufferer” — a person suffering from an illness
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
symptomsnounUS /ˈsɪmptəmz/
plural of “symptom” — (medicine) any sensation or change in bodily function that is experienced by a patient and is associated with a particular disease
From this reading The symptoms of the peculiar malady were such as to indicate poisoning.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result
From this reading They called for speedy investigation and the administering of a precautionary antidote to such of the men as had thus far showed no signs of sickening.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
treatmentnounUS /ˈtriːtmənt/
care provided to improve a situation (especially medical procedures or applications that are intended to relieve illness or injury)
From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
unvisited
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From this reading As a result those still unvisited by it were promptly ordered to report at the regimental hospital for treatment.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity
From this reading THE WORK OF A FIEND Returned to barracks three more men of Platoon 4, Company E, were added to the list of sufferers from that sinister seizure.
