Chapter XVIII · Chapter 18

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

From this reading "The 18th found the place stupid," said his companions.

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

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

From this reading THE ADJUTANT'S STORY.--LIFE IN DERBY.

(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 We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

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

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

capital and largest city of Northern Ireland; the center of Protestantism in Northern Ireland

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

plural of “boat” — a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

inflected form of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

take exception to

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

plural of “companion” — a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading "The 18th found the place stupid," said his companions.

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

a small open container usually used for drinking; usually has a handle

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

a felt hat that is round and hard with a narrow brim

From this reading THE ADJUTANT'S STORY.--LIFE IN DERBY.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

pull, as against a resistance

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

being one more than seven

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

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

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

set up or found

From this reading "The 18th found the place stupid," said his companions.

a long necktie that is tied in a slipknot with one end hanging in front of the other

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

plural of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

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

From this reading "The 18th found the place stupid," said his companions.

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

From this reading THE ADJUTANT'S STORY.--LIFE IN DERBY.

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

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

a land mass (smaller than a continent) that is surrounded by water

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE ADJUTANT'S STORY.--LIFE IN DERBY.

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

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

an unmarried girl (especially a virgin)

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

march in a procession

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

having spots or patches of color

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

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

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

used of mouth or eyes

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

above and across; more than

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

the local environment

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading "The 18th found the place stupid," said his companions.

existing or coming before

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

housing available for people to live in

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

move fast by using one's feet, with one foot off the ground at any given time

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "The 18th found the place stupid," said his companions.

Identical; not different.

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

express in words

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

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

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading THE ADJUTANT'S STORY.--LIFE IN DERBY.

lacking or marked by lack of intellectual acuity

From this reading "The 18th found the place stupid," said his companions.

an event that accomplishes its intended purpose

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

carry out

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

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

From this reading THE ADJUTANT'S STORY.--LIFE IN DERBY.

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

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

in an acceptable (but not outstanding) manner

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

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

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

moved around an axis or center

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

a historic division of Ireland located in the northeastern part of the island; six of Ulster's nine counties are in Northern Ireland

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

radically distinctive and without equal

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

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

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

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

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

plural of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

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

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.

the countries of (originally) Europe and (now including) North America and South America

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

at the time that

From this reading We had not been more than a few weeks altogether in Ulster when the order came; and as we had been, for the preceding two years, doing duty in the south and west, we concluded that the island was tolerably the same in all parts.

in the company of; together with

From this reading We opened our campaign in the maiden city exactly as we had been doing with 'unparalleled success' in Cashel, Fermoy, Tuam, etc.,--that is to say, we announced garrison balls and private theatricals; offered a cup to be run for in steeple-chase; turned out a four-in-hand drag, with mottled grays; and brought over two Deal boats to challenge the north."

a late time of life

From this reading "It is now about eight, may be ten, years since we were ordered to march from Belfast and take up our quarters in Londonderry.