Chapter III · Chapter 3

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

later than; following

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

plural of “bag” — a flexible container with a single opening

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

the two together, not just one

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

plural of “company” — an institution created to conduct business

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Deck had, therefore, his full quota, and two more.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

people collectively who are crippled or otherwise physically handicapped

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

join the military

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

the act of departing

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

plural of “guerilla” — a member of an irregular armed force that fights a stronger force by sabotage and harassment

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

past form of “invest” — make an investment

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

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

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

(astrology) one of 12 equal areas into which the zodiac is divided

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

English poet; remembered primarily as the author of an epic poem describing humanity's fall from grace (1608-1674)

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

a prescribed number

From this reading Deck had, therefore, his full quota, and two more.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

past form of “recruit” — register formally as a participant or member

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

conforming to or constituting a standard of measurement or value; or of the usual or regularized or accepted kind

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

express gratitude or show appreciation to

From this reading "Thank you, Lieutenant Lyon; I left my horse a mile beyond Mr. Halliburn's, when I learned that the guerillas were going in that direction," replied the guide.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Deck had, therefore, his full quota, and two more.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

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

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Deck had, therefore, his full quota, and two more.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

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

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

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

From this reading The squadron was so popular that more than twenty had applied to enlist after its ranks were full.

at the time that

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

which person or people

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

plural of “wound” — an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading THE LIEUTENANT BAGS HIS GAME The Riverlawn Cavalry had lost a number of its men, who had been killed in the several actions in which it had been engaged, and a greater number had been disabled by wounds; though both companies had been recruited up to their full standard.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "The other horse is for you, Mr. Milton," said the lieutenant, when he was ready to move on to the mansion invested by the ruffians.