Chapter XX · Chapter 20

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

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

anew

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

(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 All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

plural of “american” — a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

disposed to attack

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

formed or made thin by hammering

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

move up and down repeatedly

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

plural of “bruise” — an injury that doesn't break the skin but results in some discoloration

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

the total spent for goods or services including money and time and labor

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

absence of light or illumination

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

plural of “death” — the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

inflected form of “drag” — pull, as against a resistance

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

apart from; not including

From this reading Later, however, they learned that the losses of the Huns had been heavier, except in the matter of prisoners.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

plural of “flash” — a sudden intense burst of radiant energy

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

the act of departing

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

(biology) the process of an individual organism growing organically; a purely biological unfolding of events involved in an organism changing gradually from a simple to a more complex level

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

only a very short time before

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading Later, however, they learned that the losses of the Huns had been heavier, except in the matter of prisoners.

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading Later, however, they learned that the losses of the Huns had been heavier, except in the matter of prisoners.

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

From this reading Later, however, they learned that the losses of the Huns had been heavier, except in the matter of prisoners.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

-ing form of “include” — have as a part, be made up out of

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

to move or force, especially in an effort to get something open

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

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 THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Later, however, they learned that the losses of the Huns had been heavier, except in the matter of prisoners.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Later, however, they learned that the losses of the Huns had been heavier, except in the matter of prisoners.

diode such that light emitted at a p-n junction is proportional to the bias current; color depends on the material used

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

set afire or burning

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

something lost (especially money lost at gambling)

From this reading Later, however, they learned that the losses of the Huns had been heavier, except in the matter of prisoners.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading Later, however, they learned that the losses of the Huns had been heavier, except in the matter of prisoners.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

not any; not one

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

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

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

above and across; more than

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

an organization to gain political power

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

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

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

past form of “punch” — deliver a quick blow to

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

past form of “push” — move with force

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

characterized by plundering or pillaging or marauding

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

inflected form of “regret” — feel remorse for; feel sorry for; be contrite about

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

past form of “remember” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

free from harm or evil

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

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

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

a kind of pain such as that caused by a wound or a burn or a sore

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

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

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

not in physical motion

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

a mercantile establishment for the retail sale of goods or services

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

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

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading The fighting was still going on, though it was growing less intense, and it seemed evident that the attacking party of raiding Germans had been beaten back.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

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

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

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

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

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

From this reading All they remembered was that they were pushed, dragged and fairly punched along in the darkness that was, every now and then, lighted by gun flashes or the star-shells.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

the feeling aroused by something strange and surprising

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

afflicted with or marked by anxious uneasiness or trouble or grief

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.

people who are wounded

From this reading But it was at a heavy cost, for many Americans had been killed or wounded, and several taken prisoners, including our three friends.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading THE CAPTAIN AGAIN Worried over the possible fate in store for them, sick at heart, smarting with wounds and bruises, and with Jimmy regretting the deaths of the men he had led out to help rescue Bob and Roger, it is no wonder that the three Brothers hardly knew what happened in the next hour.