Chapter XXII · Chapter 22

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

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

in addition

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

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

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

a state at a particular time

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

very opposed in nature or character or purpose

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

an opposing military force

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

plural of “equipment” — an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

the act of escaping physically

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading The major was a soldier of the highest type, and he could not fail to see the neatness of the Riverlawns.

befitting a man of good breeding

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

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

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

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

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

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

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The major was a soldier of the highest type, and he could not fail to see the neatness of the Riverlawns.

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

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

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

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

a person whose occupation is teaching

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

the force of workers available

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

not able to be found

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

clean or organized

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

the state of being neat and smart and trim

From this reading The major was a soldier of the highest type, and he could not fail to see the neatness of the Riverlawns.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

quick to notice; showing quick and keen perception

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

on one occasion

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

a legal document giving official permission to do something

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

a human being

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

showing regard for others in manners, speech, behavior, etc.

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

past form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

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

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading The major was a soldier of the highest type, and he could not fail to see the neatness of the Riverlawns.

negligent of neatness especially in dress and person; habitually dirty and unkempt

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The major was a soldier of the highest type, and he could not fail to see the neatness of the Riverlawns.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

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

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

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

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading He could not help observing the contrast between the Riverlawns and the Confederate company near them.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading On the contrary, this particular company of the enemy presented a slovenly appearance; quite in contrast, also, with some other regiments of their army.

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

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading The major was a soldier of the highest type, and he could not fail to see the neatness of the Riverlawns.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

precisely as stated

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

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

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

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

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

having tasteful clothing and being scrupulously neat

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

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

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

which person or people

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.

disposed or inclined toward

From this reading A LIEUTENANT AMONG THE "MISSING" Major Walthal was very gentlemanly and very polite; but it appeared at once that he was not willing to permit the escape of the platoon, good-looking and well-dressed as were the officer and the men.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Captain Gordon, who had been the principal instructor of the squadron, was very neat and precise about his person, and had always required the troopers to keep their uniforms and arms and their horses, with their equipments, in good condition.