Chapter X

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From this reading As a young officer he was severely wounded at the defence of Bazeille in 1870.

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From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

a farewell remark

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading He served afterwards under Faidherbe in the Soudan and Senegal, and with Brière de l'Isle in Tonquin.

related by common characteristics or ancestry

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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

From this reading As a young officer he was severely wounded at the defence of Bazeille in 1870.

past form of “associate” — make a logical or causal connection

From this reading Throughout the whole of his long career this officer was associated with France's colonial army.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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From this reading As a young officer he was severely wounded at the defence of Bazeille in 1870.

be in contradiction with

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

(of clothing) custom-made

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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From this reading He served afterwards under Faidherbe in the Soudan and Senegal, and with Brière de l'Isle in Tonquin.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Throughout the whole of his long career this officer was associated with France's colonial army.

a communist nation that covers a vast territory in eastern Asia; the most populous country in the world

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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 General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

of or relating to or characteristic of or inhabiting a colony

From this reading Throughout the whole of his long career this officer was associated with France's colonial army.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading He served afterwards under Faidherbe in the Soudan and Senegal, and with Brière de l'Isle in Tonquin.

inflected form of “deal” — act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires

From this reading As a young officer he was severely wounded at the defence of Bazeille in 1870.

the act of determining the properties of something, usually by research or calculation

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

(physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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From this reading He served afterwards under Faidherbe in the Soudan and Senegal, and with Brière de l'Isle in Tonquin.

plural of “feature” — a prominent attribute or aspect of something

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

possessive form of “france” — a republic in western Europe; the largest country wholly in Europe

From this reading Throughout the whole of his long career this officer was associated with France's colonial army.

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

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

diffusing warmth and friendliness

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

in a gradual manner

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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

From this reading As a young officer he was severely wounded at the defence of Bazeille in 1870.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading Throughout the whole of his long career this officer was associated with France's colonial army.

pursue for food or sport (as of wild animals)

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

showing or motivated by sympathy and understanding and generosity

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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From this reading He served afterwards under Faidherbe in the Soudan and Senegal, and with Brière de l'Isle in Tonquin.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading Throughout the whole of his long career this officer was associated with France's colonial army.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

the persons (or committees or departments etc.) who make up a body for the purpose of administering something

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

the act of appeasing someone or causing someone to be more favorably inclined

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

hijacking on the high seas or in similar contexts; taking a ship or plane away from the control of those who are legally entitled to it

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

social relations involving intrigue to gain authority or power

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

plural of “record” — anything (such as a document or a phonograph record or a photograph) providing permanent evidence of or information about past events

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

sturdy and strong in constitution or construction; enduring

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

a republic in northwestern Africa on the coast of the Atlantic; formerly a French colony but achieved independence in 1960

From this reading He served afterwards under Faidherbe in the Soudan and Senegal, and with Brière de l'Isle in Tonquin.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading He served afterwards under Faidherbe in the Soudan and Senegal, and with Brière de l'Isle in Tonquin.

an individual quantity of food or drink taken as part of a meal

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading As a young officer he was severely wounded at the defence of Bazeille in 1870.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

a republic in northeastern Africa on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Egypt and the United Kingdom in 1956

From this reading He served afterwards under Faidherbe in the Soudan and Senegal, and with Brière de l'Isle in Tonquin.

the immaterial part of a person; the actuating cause of an individual life

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

not in physical motion

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

in every part of a place, or for the whole of a period

From this reading Throughout the whole of his long career this officer was associated with France's colonial army.

a fierce or audacious person

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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From this reading He served afterwards under Faidherbe in the Soudan and Senegal, and with Brière de l'Isle in Tonquin.

the configuration of a surface and the relations among its man-made and natural features

From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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From this reading General Voyron--Organisation of the Brigade--Piracy on the Lang-son railway--Politics and pacification--Topography and a tiger hunt--Among the Staff records--Colonel Gallieni--General Pernot--Hanoï--General Coronnat--Death of a friend--Adieu to the army.

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From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

at the time that

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

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

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

which person or people

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Throughout the whole of his long career this officer was associated with France's colonial army.

belonging to which person

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

people who are wounded

From this reading As a young officer he was severely wounded at the defence of Bazeille in 1870.

a late time of life

From this reading Time dealt gently with the able officer who was in command of the 2nd Brigade at Bac-Ninh in 1892; for this General, when at the head of the French corps, serving ten years later with the allied army under Marschall Waldersee in China, was still the same thick-set, active soldier, whose rugged features bespoke the energy and determination of the man, and whose eyes held the genial light which did not belie the kindly nature of the soul within.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading As a young officer he was severely wounded at the defence of Bazeille in 1870.