Chapter XV

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

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

point or cause to go (blows, weapons, or objects such as photographic equipment) towards

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

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

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

plural of “attempt” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

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

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading We immediately changed our route.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

gotten under control

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

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

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every nerve throbbed with impatience.

having dropped by the force of gravity

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

brought together in one place

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

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

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening

From this reading We immediately changed our route.

a lack of patience; irritation with anything that causes delay

From this reading Every nerve throbbed with impatience.

a message received and understood

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

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 Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

a particular point in time

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

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From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

any bundle of nerve fibers running to various organs and tissues of the body

From this reading Every nerve throbbed with impatience.

information about recent and important events

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

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

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

-ing form of “retrace” — to go back over again

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

an established line of travel or access

From this reading We immediately changed our route.

a flight of stairs or a flight of steps

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

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

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

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

From this reading Every nerve throbbed with impatience.

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

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

soldiers collectively

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

up to a particular time

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

the act of using

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

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

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Although we made frequent attempts to get news, it was not until nearly morning that I learned that our troops had advanced to a point, nearer the place where I had made my way into the enemy's camp, and, consequently, nearer where I was then, but to my left.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.

in or at the place that

From this reading I returned to where Ned was, and we began retracing our steps.

in the company of; together with

From this reading From the moment the order had fallen into my hands, my one desire and aim was to get it where the information it contained, together with what other I had gathered, could be put to instant use.