Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

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

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "What is the matter, General?" asked the Colonel, as he confronted the bulky form of the black leader.

a group of persons together in one place

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

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

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

for the reason that

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

the event consisting of the start of something

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

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From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

of large size for its weight

From this reading "What is the matter, General?" asked the Colonel, as he confronted the bulky form of the black leader.

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 THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

transmit information

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

past form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading "What is the matter, General?" asked the Colonel, as he confronted the bulky form of the black leader.

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

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something

From this reading "What is the matter, General?" asked the Colonel, as he confronted the bulky form of the black leader.

set up or found

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

usually; as a rule

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

an interior passage or corridor onto which rooms open

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

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

From this reading General was this single man, and had thus won his name.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

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

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

a person who rules or guides or inspires others

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

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

From this reading General was this single man, and had thus won his name.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading "What is the matter, General?" asked the Colonel, as he confronted the bulky form of the black leader.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

the force of workers available

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

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

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading General was this single man, and had thus won his name.

as might be expected

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

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

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

on the contrary

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

plural of “rider” — a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

and nothing more

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading General was this single man, and had thus won his name.

a minor short-term fight

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

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

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

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

From this reading General was this single man, and had thus won his name.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading General was this single man, and had thus won his name.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

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

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading "What is the matter, General?" asked the Colonel, as he confronted the bulky form of the black leader.

a Caucasian

From this reading In about every assemblage of men, white or black, there is generally one who naturally becomes the leader, though there may be a number of others who think they could do better.

which person or people

From this reading He hastened to the hall, and found General there, who was rather more excited than usual, simply because he had something to communicate.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

past form of “wish” — hope for; have a wish

From this reading THE SKIRMISH ON THE NEW ROAD The officer whom the riders wished to see was evidently Colonel Belthorpe, as he had been in command from the beginning.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading General was this single man, and had thus won his name.