Chapter III

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From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

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From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

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From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

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From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

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From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

having fair knowledge of

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

a usually secretive or illicit sexual relationship

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

later than; following

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

a native or inhabitant of the United States

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

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

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

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

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

plural of “army” — a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

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

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

on or to one side

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

a native or inhabitant of Austria

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

a wide street or thoroughfare

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

a native or inhabitant of Great Britain

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

French physicist who founded thermodynamics (1796-1832)

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

past form of “chance” — be the case by chance

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

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From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

an officer in command of a military unit

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

provided with something intended to increase its beauty or distinction

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

a statement that represents something in words

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

a line leading to a place or point

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

plural of “englishman” — a man who is a native or inhabitant of England

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

pleasantly occupied

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

plural of “experience” — the accumulation of knowledge or skill that results from direct participation in events or activities

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

a diagram or picture illustrating textual material

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

of concern to or concerning the affairs of other nations (other than your own)

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

set up or found

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

a splendid assemblage (especially of famous people)

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

a man of refinement

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

having or deserving or conferring glory

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

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

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

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

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

the aggregate of past events

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

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From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

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

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

impressive in appearance

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

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

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

a message describing how something is to be done

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

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

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

a battle (1590) in which the Huguenots under Henry IV defeated the Catholics under the duke of Mayenne

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

a white soft metallic element that tarnishes readily; occurs in rare earth minerals and is usually classified as a rare earth

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

superlative of “large” — above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

archaic terms for army

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

the descendants of one individual

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

the experience of being alive; the course of human events and activities

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

a port city in southeastern France on the Mediterranean

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

come together

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

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From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

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From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

a port city in northwestern Algeria and the country's 2nd largest city

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

owed as a debt

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

plural of “personality” — the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

plural of “prank” — acting like a clown or buffoon

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

the act of applying force in order to move something away

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

plural of “recruit” — a recently enlisted soldier

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

red color or pigment; the chromatic color resembling the hue of blood

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

force or drive back

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

(of e.g. celestial bodies) above the horizon

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

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From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

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From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

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

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

superlative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

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From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

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From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

having a supporting base

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

a lump or mass of hard consolidated mineral matter

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

of high or superior quality or performance

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

final or last in your life or progress

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

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From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

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

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

for that reason; as a result

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

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

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

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

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

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From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

(slang) someone who has taken a psychedelic drug and is undergoing hallucinations

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

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

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

two times

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

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

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

not necessary

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

a large entrance or reception room or area

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

plural of “warrior” — someone engaged in or experienced in warfare

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

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

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

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

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

an old and formal word for “while”

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

which person or people

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.

belonging to which person

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Most Englishmen, whose knowledge of the gay city of Paris is in the slightest degree superior to that of the ordinary summer tripper, are acquainted with the fine red stone building on the Boulevard St Germain, which is known as the _Ministère de la Guerre_, therefore it is unnecessary to give a lengthy description of this imposing edifice; above all, as its connection with the present history is of the shortest.

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading It must, however, be explained why I, on the morning of the 26th February 1890, after pushing aside a big swing-door, found myself in the vestibule of this home of the supreme direction of one of the largest standing armies in the world, whose glorious traditions began on the field of Ivry, and amongst whose galaxy of leaders figure the personalities of Condé, Turenne, Carnot, Hoche, Bonaparte, Canrobert and MacMahon.

unfulfilled or frustrated in realizing an ambition

From this reading The _Ministère de la Guerre_--The recruiting office--Would-be warriors--The Commandant--A repulse--Enlisted--Something about the Legion--Marseilles--The _Abd-el-Kader_--Oran--Sidi-bel-Abbes--In camp--Snow in Africa--Another Briton--Instruction of recruits--An American--The 3rd Battalion--Barrack-room pranks--Route-marching.

people who are wounded

From this reading Owing to an _affaire de coeur_, he had enlisted in the Foreign Legion, had risen to the rank of sergeant-major, was twice wounded, and had been decorated with the _médaille militaire_ for bravery in action.

a late time of life

From this reading I chanced one evening, after I had been living for the past two years in the French capital, whilst in the company of several army officers, to meet an Austrian gentleman, of old lineage and great wealth, who entertained us with the recital of his experiences during the Tonquin campaign of 1883-85.