Chapter XXIV

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

plural of “accomplishment” — the action of accomplishing something

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

past form of “account” — be the sole or primary factor in the existence, acquisition, supply, or disposal of something

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

the state or quality of being recognized or acknowledged

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

plural of “action” — something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

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

From this reading HARD RIDING AND HARD READING.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

the act of putting a person into a non-elective position

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

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

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

the past participle of “be”

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

bedding that keeps a person warm in bed

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

plural of “branch” — a division of some larger or more complex organization

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

of short duration or distance

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

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From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

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

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

having an (artificial) crown on a tooth

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

the specified day of the month

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

unlike in nature or quality or form or degree

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

(often followed by “from”) not alike; different in nature or quality

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

clear to the mind; with distinct mental discernment

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

plural of “donna” — an Italian woman of rank

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

a British peer of the highest rank

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

an approximate calculation of quantity or degree or worth

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

every person

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

plural of “fight” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

any substance that can be metabolized by an animal to give energy and build tissue

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

someone who has exceptional intellectual ability and originality

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

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

From this reading HARD RIDING AND HARD READING.

the trait of being willing to undertake things that involve risk or danger

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

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

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

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

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

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

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

ten 10s

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

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

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

having or demonstrating ability to recognize or draw fine distinctions

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

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

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

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

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

an eastern French region rich in iron-ore deposits

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

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

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

not any; not one

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

plural of “opportunity” — a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

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From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

above your head; in the sky

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

repeated heavy blows

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

having great power or force or potency or effect

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

established beyond doubt

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading HARD RIDING AND HARD READING.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

past form of “rejoin” — join again

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading HARD RIDING AND HARD READING.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

lacking in magnitude or quantity

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

plural of “science” — a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

be seated

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

inflected form of “sleep” — be asleep

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

offering safety; well protected or concealed

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

plural of “sort” — a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

express in speech

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

personnel who assist their superior in carrying out an assigned task

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

tested and proved useful or correct

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

an acknowledgment of appreciation

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Lieutenant Lorraine--for the ladies had given over-rapid promotion when they called him their “brave captain”--had not rejoined his regiment long before he obtained acknowledgment of his good and gallant actions.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

having or bringing misfortune

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

precisely as stated

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

at the time that

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

in the company of; together with

From this reading If the brief estimate of his compeers is of any importance to a man of powerful genius--as no doubt it must be, by its effect on his opportunities--then the Iron Duke, though crowned with good luck (as everybody called each triumph of his skill and care), certainly seems to have been unlucky as to the date of his birth and work.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”

but in spite of that

From this reading In those old times of heavy pounding, scanty food, and great hardihood, when war was not accounted yet as one of the exact sciences, and soldiers slept, in all sorts of weather, without so much as a blanket round them, much less a snug tent overhead, the duties of the different branches of the service were not quite so distinct as they are now.

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

From this reading Having proved that he could sit a horse, see distinctly at long distance, and speak the Spanish language fairly--thanks to the two young Donnas--and possessed some other accomplishments (which would now be tested by paper work), he received an appointment upon the Staff, not of the Light Division, but at Head-quarters, under the very keen eyes of “the hero of a hundred fights.”