Chapter XVII · Chapter 17

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

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

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

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

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

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

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

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

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

largest city in Illinois; a bustling Great Lakes port that extends 26 miles along the southwestern shoreline of Lake Michigan

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

having a hardened crust as a covering

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

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

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

hate coupled with disgust

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

emotional or moral sensitivity (especially in relation to personal principles or dignity)

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

inflected form of “get” — come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

in a gradual manner

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

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

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

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From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

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From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

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

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

held dear

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

consisting of a haphazard assortment of different kinds

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

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From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

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

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

plural of “old-timer” — an experienced person who has been through many battles; someone who has given long service

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

on the contrary

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

in accordance with fixed order or procedure or principle

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

plural of “regular” — a regular patron

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

past form of “restore” — return to its original or usable and functioning condition

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

take up or begin anew

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

precisely, exactly

From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

express through a scornful smile

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

to a small degree or extent

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

express in speech

From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

be standing; be upright

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

having rugged physical strength; inured to fatigue or hardships

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

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

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

in or at that place or location

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

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

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading It's my own old home, so I've got a right to speak the truth about it.

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

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

a serviceman who has seen considerable active service

From this reading The crusty veteran left the home of his boyhood to resume duty at his proper post, and left with feelings somewhat mixed.

spread negative information about

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.

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

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

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

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

withdrawn from society; seeking solitude

From this reading The regulars were gradually withdrawn from the Garden City, as old-timers loved to call Chicago, and Kenyon with his sturdy battalion was among the first to be restored to his own station.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

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

From this reading "We never had more temper-trying work to do," said he, "and there isn't a man in the whole regiment that wouldn't rather stand six months Indian-fighting than six hours mobbing in Chicago.

a late time of life

From this reading For years its newspapers, with one exception, have made it a point to sneer at, vilify, and hold up to public execration the officers of the regular army.