Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

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

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

past form of “abolish” — do away with

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

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

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

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

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

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

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

past form of “assail” — attack someone physically or emotionally

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

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

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

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

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

at or toward the back of something

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

a flask for carrying water; used by soldiers or travelers

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

the trait of being cautious; being attentive to possible danger

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

the dissemination of copies of periodicals (as newspapers or magazines)

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

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

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

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

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

approval

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

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

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

cause to be slowed down or delayed

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

take exception to

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

in a physically fierce manner

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

after an unspecified period of time or an especially long delay

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

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

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

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

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

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

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

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

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

an organization founded and united for a specific purpose

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

the act of departing

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

held dear

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

the act of managing something

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

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

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

the force of workers available

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

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

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

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

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

past form of “perform” — carry out or perform an action

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

a source of danger; a possibility of incurring loss or misfortune

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

fraught with danger

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

disciple of Jesus and leader of the Apostles; regarded by Catholics as the vicar of Christ on earth and first Pope

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

by chance

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

a column of light (as from a beacon)

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

interpret something that is written or printed

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

past form of “remain” — stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

term of address for a man

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

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

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

in a thankful manner; with thanks

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

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

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

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

From this reading He was ordered to a difficult, probably dangerous and possibly perilous duty, and, knowing this, he could not for an instant delay or demur.

in an exhaustive manner

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

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

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

a source of difficulty

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

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

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

accept gladly

From this reading A WELCOME PERIL "For such light duty as he may be able to perform," read the order that had brought Sandy Ray to Minneconjou.

at the time that

From this reading Then had come his serious trouble, and then, when, had he known the stories in circulation, he should have remained to face them, he was ordered away, leaving, like Sir Peter Teazle, his character behind him.

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

but in spite of that

From this reading It was not the duty Ray best loved, by any means, but, being debarred by his wound from active exercise, compelled as yet to ride slowly and with caution, he had thankfully accepted and thoroughly performed it.

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

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.

marked by active interest and enthusiasm

From this reading First it was the Canteen, and under the young officer's zealous management that fiercely assailed and finally abolished institution had been a credit to the post and a comfort to the men.