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Chapter XVIII
THE CAMPAIGN OF VENGEANCE. "To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be. "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon. I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me. I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
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from one side of something to the other
From this reading “I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."”
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “"DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.”
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading “"To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."”
not one thing; not anything
From this reading “I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.”
up to a particular time
From this reading “I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."”
in or to any place at all
From this reading “"To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."”
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From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
from one side of something to the other
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
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From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
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From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading "To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.
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From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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From this reading THE CAMPAIGN OF VENGEANCE.
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From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
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From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
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From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
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From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
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From this reading "To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.
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From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
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From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.
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From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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From this reading "To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
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From this reading "To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading "To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
not one thing; not anything
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
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From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN OF VENGEANCE.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
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From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE CAMPAIGN OF VENGEANCE.
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From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
up to a particular time
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading "To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.
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From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
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From this reading THE CAMPAIGN OF VENGEANCE.
in or to any place at all
From this reading "To Lieutenant Henry Gerrard, wherever he may be.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
in the company of; together with
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "DEAR HAL,--For Heaven's sake bring up your guns by five o'clock to-morrow afternoon.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading I will maintain my position at all costs till five, but if you have not come up then I must retreat across the river--and my Grunthees will stay on this side of it.--Yours, R. CHARTERIS."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading I have nothing but zumboorucks,[1] and Chund Sing with all the Augpoor artillery is in front of me.
