Question

select the correct answer. which of the following definitions best represents the meaning of the word invalided in this sentence from ernest hemingways in another country? the doctor told me that the majors wife, who was very young and whom he had not married until he was definitely invalided out of the war, had died of pneumonia. a. to be promoted with medals or honors b. to be tortured in prisoner of war camps c. to be discharged in disgrace for not reporting to duty d. to be removed from service due to injury or illness

Explanation:

In the context of the sentence, the major was removed from war - service. "Invalidated out of the war" implies being removed from service due to injury or illness, as one is no longer fit for duty.

Answer:

D. to be removed from service due to injury or illness