Chapter XX

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

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

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

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

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

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

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

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

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

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

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

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

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

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

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From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

a sudden unforeseen crisis (usually involving danger) that requires immediate action

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

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

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

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

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

past form of “halt” — cause to stop

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

past form of “happen” — come to pass

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

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

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

past form of “issue” — prepare and issue for public distribution or sale

From this reading Short and sharp were the orders issued.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

enlarged to an abnormal degree

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

march in a procession

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

a formally arranged gathering

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

the force of workers available

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

reduced to the smallest possible size or amount or degree

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

inflected form of “occur” — come to pass

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

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 Short and sharp were the orders issued.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

a customary way of operation or behavior

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

free from harm or evil

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

showing firm determination or purpose

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading Short and sharp were the orders issued.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Short and sharp were the orders issued.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

plural of “squad” — a smallest army unit

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

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

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.

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

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

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

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

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

From this reading The three friends, being among the first to reach the scene, were put in one of the rescue squads.

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

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

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

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

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

From this reading Short and sharp were the orders issued.

which person or people

From this reading As it was there was enough seriousness to it, but it was minimized by the fact that the accident happened in the midst of a military camp, and among men who are used to meeting resolutely every sort of accident and emergency.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Those who could not be of help were halted before they reached the place, and were held in readiness for any work that would be needed.

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

From this reading A PRACTICE MARCH Had such an accident as had occurred at Camp Dixton taken place in the midst of a big city street, there would have been so much excitement and conflict that the result would have been magnified in seriousness.