Chapter III

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

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

recognized or made known or admitted

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

anew

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

Having no one else present.

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

past form of “anchor” — fix firmly and stably

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

towards the shore from the water

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

confined by bonds

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

a woman who has recently been married

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

United States general in the American Civil War who was defeated by Robert E. Lee at the Battle of Fredericksburg (1824-1881)

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

a nonmilitary citizen

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

make overcast or cloudy

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

a gathering of persons representative of some larger group

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

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

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

greatly pleased

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

having lost your job

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

put on clothes

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

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

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

the pleasure felt when having a good time

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

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

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

of behavior that is impressive and ambitious in scale or scope

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

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

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

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

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

toward home

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

restless or short-tempered under delay or opposition

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

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

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

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

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

full of or characterized by joy

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

a strong paper or thin cardboard with a smooth light brown finish made from e.g. Manila hemp

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

the next day

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

used to form the superlative

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

a port and tourist center in southwestern Italy; capital of the Campania region

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

in an anxiously nervous manner

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

not any; not one

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

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

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

according to the clock

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

on one occasion

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

logical or comprehensible arrangement of separate elements

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

abnormally deficient in color as suggesting physical or emotional distress

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

(law) the institution of a sequence of steps by which legal judgments are invoked

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

wharf usually built parallel to the shoreline

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

the act of causing something to go (especially messages)

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

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

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

a city in northeastern Egypt at the head of the Gulf of Suez and at the southern end of the Suez Canal

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

-ing form of “swarm” — be teeming, be abuzz

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

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

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

in or at that place or location

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

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

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

by way of; passing through

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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

From this reading A NIGHT AT NAPLES There was a joyous time at the Salone Margherita that evening.

inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

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

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

at the time that

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

an old word meaning “to where”

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

which person or people

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.

in the company of; together with

From this reading By six o'clock most of their number had heard that Dwight of the cavalry, with his bride, was at the Grand, whither several went at once before ordering dinner.

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

From this reading The fact that most of the officers were invalided home, convalescing from wounds or severe illness, seemed but moderately to cloud their enjoyment.

the English royal house (a branch of the Plantagenet line) that reigned from 1461 to 1485; its emblem was a white rose

From this reading Homeward bound, the _Burnside_, from Manila to New York _via_ Suez, had anchored that morning off the Dogana quay, and twoscore officers and ladies and a numerous contingent of discharged soldiers had come swarming ashore to see what they could of Naples before again proceeding on the morrow.

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

From this reading First to arrive, alone, and looking pallid and ill, was a young soldier in civilian dress, who seemed nervously impatient at the delay that followed the sending up of his card, and by no means delighted when three or four of his fellows came in and followed suit before his own was acknowledged.