2
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
anew
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
(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 Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
AlongprepositionUS /əˈlɔːŋ/
following the length of something from one end toward the other
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
AmateurnounUS /ˈæmətɜːr/
someone who pursues a study or sport as a pastime
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
apaceadverbUS /əˈpeɪs/
(poetic, literary) quickly
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
ArabnounUS /ˈærəb/
a member of a Semitic people originally from the Arabian peninsula and surrounding territories who speaks Arabic and who inhabits much of the Middle East and northern Africa
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
Arzew
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
the month following July and preceding September
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
an unofficial association of people or groups
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
Barbery
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
barracknounUS /ˈbærək/
a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
barrack-yard
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
an indentation of a shoreline larger than a cove but smaller than a gulf
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
bayonetsnounUS /ˈbeɪənets/
plural of “bayonet” — a knife that can be fixed to the end of a rifle and used as a weapon
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
Bel-Abbes
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
Bien-Hoa
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
caporal
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
a low-lying region in central France
From this reading In the centre of this hollow square of men was the band of the regiment, and the detachment of sappers.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
coloursnounUS /ˈkʌlərz/
a distinguishing emblem
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
ConvalescencenounUS /ˌkɑːnvəˈlesəns/
gradual healing (through rest) after sickness or injury
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
corpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
detachmentnounUS /dɪˈtætʃmənt/
avoiding emotional involvement
From this reading In the centre of this hollow square of men was the band of the regiment, and the detachment of sappers.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
move gently or carefully
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
engrossedadjectiveUS /ɪnˈɡroʊst/
giving or marked by complete attention to
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
facingnounUS /ˈfeɪsɪŋ/
a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
(of a number) having a fixed and unchanging value
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
fliesnounUS /flaɪz/
(theater) the space over the stage (out of view of the audience) used to store scenery (drop curtains)
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
United States computer entrepreneur whose software company made him the youngest multi-billionaire in the history of the United States (born in 1955)
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
applying to all or most members of a category or group
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
past form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
not solid; having a space or gap or cavity
From this reading In the centre of this hollow square of men was the band of the regiment, and the detachment of sappers.
used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
the lack of knowledge or education
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
inspectionnounUS /ˌɪnˈspekʃən/
a formal or official examination
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
LegionnounUS /ˈliːdʒən/
archaic terms for army
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
manenounUS /meɪn/
long coarse hair growing from the crest of the animal's neck
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
manoeuvres
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
masteringnounUS /ˈmæstərɪŋ/
becoming proficient in the use of something; having mastery of
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
the force of workers available
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
musteredverbUS /ˈmʌstərd/
past form of “muster” — gather or bring together
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
belonging to the person speaking
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
not any; not one
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
and nothing more
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
To move from a closed position.
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
OrannounUS /ɔːˈrɑːn/
a port city in northwestern Algeria and the country's 2nd largest city
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
PadrenounUS /ˈpædreɪ/
a chaplain in one of the military services
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
the body of people in a learned occupation
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
ranksnounUS /ræŋks/
plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
realiseverbUS /ˈriːəlaɪz/
earn on some commercial or business transaction; earn as salary or wages
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
a charge of ammunition for a single shot
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
SaigonnounUS /ˌsaɪˈɡɑːn/
a city in South Vietnam; formerly (as Saigon) it was the capital of French Indochina
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
sapeur
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
sappers
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading In the centre of this hollow square of men was the band of the regiment, and the detachment of sappers.
send-offnoun
an organized expression of goodwill at the start of a trip or new venture
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
being or feeling set or kept apart from others
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
serriedadjective
(especially of rows as of troops or mountains) pressed together
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
plural of “side” — a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
make square
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
stallionnounUS /ˈstæljən/
uncastrated adult male horse
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
Maintained an upright posture.
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
streamingadjectiveUS /ˈstriːmɪŋ/
exuding a bodily fluid in profuse amounts
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
the property of being physically or mentally strong
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
subalternnoun
a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
the posterior part of the body of a vertebrate especially when elongated and extending beyond the trunk or main part of the body
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
theatricals
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
a special situation
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading In the centre of this hollow square of men was the band of the regiment, and the detachment of sappers.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
Tonquin
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
troop-ship
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
VolunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading General inspection--The band of the Legion--The _caporal sapeur_--Off to the manoeuvres--A near thing--Convalescence--Arzew--Amateur theatricals--Bel-Abbes again--Volunteers for Tonquin--Oran again--A good send-off--The troop-ship _Bien-Hoa_, life on board--The Padre--Saigon--Along Bay.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading In the centre of this hollow square of men was the band of the regiment, and the detachment of sappers.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading A few paces behind these were the colours, carried by a subaltern, and flanked by their guard with bayonets fixed.
at the time that
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
a Caucasian
From this reading In front of the band and facing the barrack gates, which were in the centre and open side of the square, was Colonel Barbery, our commanding officer, mounted on a white Arab stallion with streaming mane and tail.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Time flies apace when one is engrossed in mastering a new profession or calling, and I could with difficulty realise that only six short months separated me from my old life and complete ignorance of all things military, as, on one bright, hot morning in August, I stood at ease as the front rank man in No. 2 file of my company, which had mustered with all the strength of the regiment, and glanced at the serried ranks of the men of my corps, formed up on three sides of a square, round the barrack-yard.
