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Chapter XII
A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge. "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said. "You must have had an awfully rough time of it. If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign." Terence laughed.
Oxford-style entry order: headword, part of speech, US IPA, concise definition, contextual example, audio, and collocations from this reading.
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading “A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.”
to think that something will happen
From this reading “If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."”
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading “"You must have had an awfully rough time of it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.”
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading “If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."”
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading “"You must have had an awfully rough time of it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.”
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading “If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."”
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading “If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “"You must have had an awfully rough time of it.”
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading “A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.”
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading “A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.”
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading “If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."”
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading “If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."”
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used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
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From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
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From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
showing who or what does the action
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
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From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
a story-specific word describing an important person, object, action, or idea in this passage
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
to think that something will happen
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
moving to the inside of something
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
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From this reading Terence laughed.
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From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
used with “to” to say what is right or advisable
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading "You must have had an awfully rough time of it.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
an important story-specific word used in this passage
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading A DANGEROUS MISSION Captain Nelson at once took Terence under his charge.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading "You certainly look as if you wanted a new uniform," he said.
the one or ones belonging to the person spoken to
From this reading If only for the sake of policy, we ought to get you into a new one as soon as possible, for the very sight of yours would be likely to demoralize the whole division by affording a painful example of what they might expect on a campaign."
