23rd
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From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading COLONEL BELL AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
attainedadjectiveUS /əˈteɪnd/
achieved or reached
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
a hollow device made of metal that makes a ringing sound when struck
From this reading COLONEL BELL AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
bestowingverbUS /bɪˈstoʊɪŋ/
-ing form of “bestow” — present
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading COLONEL BELL AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
conductedverbUS /kənˈdʌktəd/
past form of “conduct” — direct the course of; manage or control
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
CorporalnounUS /ˈkɔːrpərəl/
a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
travel across or pass over
From this reading COLONEL BELL AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
a legal document signed and sealed and delivered to effect a transfer of property and to show the legal right to possess it
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
represented in words especially with sharpness and detail
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
distinctionnounUS /dɪˈstɪŋkʃən/
a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
Dr
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From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
earnedadjectiveUS /ɜːrnd/
gained or acquired; especially through merit or as a result of effort or action
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
EgyptnounUS /ˈiːdʒəpt/
a republic in northeastern Africa known as the United Arab Republic until 1971; site of an ancient civilization that flourished from 2600 to 30 BC
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
drained of energy or effectiveness; extremely tired; completely exhausted
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
Fusiliers
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From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
unflinching in battle or action
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
gallantrynounUS /ˈɡæləntri/
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
heroesnounUS /ˈhɪroʊz/
plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
honourableadjectiveUS /ˈɑːnərəbəl/
worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
how
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From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
the quality of being humane
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
IndiesnounUS /ˈɪndiz/
plural of “indie” — a pop group not affiliated with a major record company
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
justifyverbUS /ˈdʒʌstəfaɪ/
show to be right by providing justification or proof
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
laurelsnounUS /ˈlɔːrəlz/
a tangible symbol signifying approval or distinction
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
LukenounUS /luːk/
(New Testament) the Apostle closely associated with St. Paul and traditionally assumed to be the author of the third Gospel
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
O'ConnornounUS /oʊˈkɑːnər/
United States writer (1925-1964)
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
PyreneesnounUS /ˈpɪrəiz/
a chain of mountains between France and Spain
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
move by turning over or rotating
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
Identical; not different.
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
ShieldsnounUS /ʃiːldz/
plural of “shield” — a protective covering or structure
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
sovereignadjectiveUS /ˈsɑːv.rən/
Possessing supreme or ultimate power; autonomous and commanding.
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
SpainnounUS /speɪn/
a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
Sylvester
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From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading COLONEL BELL AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
tracedverbUS /treɪst/
past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
Valournoun
the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
VICTORIAnounUS /vɪkˈtɔːriə/
queen of Great Britain and Ireland and empress of India from 1837 to 1901; the last Hanoverian ruler of England (1819-1901)
From this reading COLONEL BELL AND THE VICTORIA CROSS.
WaterloonounUS /ˈwɔːtərluː/
a town in central Belgium where in 1815 Napoleon met his final defeat
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
WelshnounUS /weltʃ/
a native or resident of Wales
From this reading In a previous chapter we traced the history of the Royal Welsh Fusiliers (23rd Regiment).
the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading We described the act of humanity by which Corporal Shields and Dr. Sylvester earned the Victoria Cross, and the gallant deed by which Sergeant (now Captain) Luke O’Connor attained the same honourable distinction.
in the company of; together with
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading We showed how they won their laurels in Egypt, in Spain, in the West Indies, in the Pyrenees, and at Waterloo.
but in spite of that
From this reading But the roll of heroes among the Royal Welsh is not yet exhausted, and we are now about to show how Colonel (then Captain) Bell conducted himself with such gallantry as to justify his sovereign in bestowing on him the Cross of Valour.
