Chapter XXIII

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

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

later than; following

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

Having no one else present.

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

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

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

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

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

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

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

a river in central Italy rising in the Apennines and flowing through Florence and Pisa to the Ligurian Sea

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

accomplishment of an objective

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

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From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

plural of “band” — an unofficial association of people or groups

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

a glass filled to the brim (especially as a toast)

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

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

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

a large and stately mansion

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

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From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

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 colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

determine the number or amount of

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

the appearance conveyed by a person's face

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

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From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

lower than previously

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

a large room at a college or university; used especially for dining

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

inflected form of “drink” — take in liquids

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

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

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

possessing or exerting or displaying energy

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

forced or compelled or put in force

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

the feeling of lively and cheerful joy

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

-ing form of “explore” — inquire into

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

an arrangement of people or things acting as a unit

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

set up or found

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

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From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

plural of “garden” — a plot of ground where plants are cultivated

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

depressingly dark

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

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

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

past form of “grumble” — show one's unhappiness or critical attitude

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

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

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

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

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

having no employment

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

getting higher or more vigorous

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

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

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

with unflagging resolve

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

the psychological result of perception and learning and reasoning

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

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From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

march in a procession

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

-ing form of “mass” — join together into a mass or collect or form a mass

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

filled or abounding with fog or mist

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

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From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

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

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

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

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

a large area of land preserved in its natural state as public property

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

having a point

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

preceding and preparing for something

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

keep from happening or arising; make impossible

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

(of weather) wet by periods of rain

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

-ing form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

to a remarkable degree or extent

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

tending to return to an earlier state

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

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From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

a member of a Germanic people who conquered England and merged with the Angles and Jutes to become Anglo-Saxons; dominant in England until the Norman Conquest

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

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From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

very large in expanse or scope

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

characterized by speed; moving with or capable of moving with high speed

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

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From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

closely encircling

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

carry out

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

a coming to an end of a contract period

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

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

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

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

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

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

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

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From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

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From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

up to a particular time

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

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

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

precisely as stated

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

having won

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

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From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

plural of “walk” — the act of traveling by foot

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The colonel came into the dining-hall with a very cheerful countenance, and, taking his seat with the Uhlan captain, Von Saeben, and several officers, drank a bumper to an energetic continuance of the war, and to its speedy victorious termination.

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

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

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

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading On returning from one of these walks about a week after their arrival at Assais, they found the castle court-yard a scene of much bustle and excitement, and learned that orders had arrived recalling the Saxon regiment to Nontron and Chalus,--orders that had been received with enthusiasm, since they pointed to a general massing of forces preparatory to a move upon the French army of the north.

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

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.

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

From this reading Arno and Kurt employed the time in improving their knowledge of each other, and passed many a pleasant hour together with Count Styrum in exploring the park and gardens of the castle, which were remarkably fine and spacious.

during the time that

From this reading The Uhlan captain alone was depressed, and with good cause; for while the Saxon regiment was to take up its march to Nontron on the following morning, the squadron of Uhlans was to remain at Assais until further orders, to prevent the formation of bands of franctireurs in the surrounding country.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The next few days were gloomy with misty, rainy weather, and Count Schlichting grumbled incessantly at the enforced idleness of his command.