Chapter VIII

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

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

past form of “ache” — feel physical pain

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

later than; following

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

declared but not proved

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

in spite of the fact that

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

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

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

react verbally

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

completely unclothed

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

(used in the plural) the stage of a theater

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading THE ORDER BOOK.

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

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

plural of “comrade” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

(criminal law) an act punishable by law; usually considered an evil act

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

having the place or position changed

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

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

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

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

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

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

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

United States musician and composer and conductor noted for his comic operas (1859-1924)

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

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

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

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

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

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

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

the physiological state produced by a poison or other toxic substance

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

a sudden violent entrance; a bursting in

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

one of the jointed appendages of an animal used for locomotion or grasping: arm; leg; wing; flipper

From this reading The bare boards had been his bed, and he ached in every limb.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

possessive form of “night” — the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

occurring from time to time

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

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

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

a severe or trying experience

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

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

From this reading THE ORDER BOOK.

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

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

plural of “patrol” — a detachment used for security or reconnaissance

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

a card game for two players using a reduced pack of 32 cards

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

in the near future

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

plural of “prisoner” — a person who is confined; especially a prisoner of war

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

a general conscious awareness

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

plural of “stage” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

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

From this reading THE ORDER BOOK.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

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

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

characterized by or indicative of distress or affliction or danger or need

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

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

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

plural of “visit” — the act of going to see some person or place or thing for a short time

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading With them, under escort of the guard, he was presently marched to the orderly-room, and then, after waiting half-an-hour for his turn, he was marched into the presence of his commanding officer, to answer for his alleged crime.

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

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

in the company of; together with

From this reading It was with a sense of relief almost, although he dreaded the ordeal before him, that he washed and cleaned himself up preparatory to taking his place in the ranks with the rest of ‘the prisoners.’

inflected form of “wake” — be awake, be alert, be there

From this reading Herbert woke after a troubled night’s rest, disturbed by the occasional irruption of comrades brought in by the piquet and patrols, in various stages of intoxication, and the visits of the sergeant of the guard.