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EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes. When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted. “This is bad news, sir,” said he. “What is it?” I gasped.
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extremely frightening or unpleasant
From this reading “EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.”
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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 EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading “This is bad news, sir,” said he.
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From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
extremely frightening or unpleasant
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading I gasped.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
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From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading “This is bad news, sir,” said he.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading “This is bad news, sir,” said he.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading “What is it?”
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading “This is bad news, sir,” said he.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This is bad news, sir,” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading “This is bad news, sir,” said he.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading “This is bad news, sir,” said he.
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From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
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From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading “What is it?”
at the time that
From this reading When I got back to Paris I had a dreadful reception, for as I dismounted from the railway car a British military policeman in his flat red cap stepped up to me and saluted.
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading EXPERIENCES ON THE FRENCH FRONT A Dreadful Reception--Robert Donald--Clemenceau--Soissons Cathedral--The Commandant’s Cane--The Extreme Outpost--Adonis--General Henneque--Cyrano in the Argonne--Tir Rapide--French Canadian--Wound Stripes.
