Chapter XIII · _M’paga_

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

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

-ing form of “achieve” — to gain with effort

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

the second largest continent; located to the south of Europe and bordered to the west by the South Atlantic and to the east by the Indian Ocean

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

of or relating to the nations of Africa or their peoples

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

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

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

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

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

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

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

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

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

the process whereby a person concentrates on some features of the environment to the (relative) exclusion of others

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

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

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

the act of closing something

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

a line of units following one after another

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

the spatial property resulting from the arrangement of parts in relation to each other and to the whole

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

being joined in close association

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

the act of conquering

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

past form of “consist” — originate

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

placed crosswise

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

made of earth (or baked clay)

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

past form of “emerge” — come out into view, as from concealment

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

closed in or surrounded or included within

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

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

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

past form of “enter” — to come or go into

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

opinion or judgment

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

a town in north central Arizona; site of an important observatory

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

possessive form of “general” — a general officer of the highest rank

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

a person of German nationality

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

cause to stop

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

disabled in the feet or legs

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

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

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

(usually plural) the office that serves as the administrative center of an enterprise

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

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

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

a health facility where patients receive treatment

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

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

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

lacking the requisite qualities or resources to meet a task

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

of or relating to or characteristic of India or the East Indies or their peoples or languages or cultures

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

past form of “indicate” — be a signal for or a symptom of

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

involving invasion or aggressive attack

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

a small worthless amount

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

having keen eyesight

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

possessive form of “king” — a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

to incline or bend from a vertical position

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

plural of “mess” — a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

plural of “mystery” — something that baffles understanding and cannot be explained

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

an event that occurs at a critical time

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

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

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

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

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

plural of “office” — place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

on the contrary

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

belonging to or concerning a regiment

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

move upward

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

past form of “roar” — make a loud noise, as of wind, water, or vehicles

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

plural of “row” — an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

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

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

lacking physical depth; having little spatial extension downward or inward from an outer surface or backward or outward from a center

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

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

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

make square

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

inflected form of “step” — shift or move by taking a step

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

Maintained an upright posture.

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

give something useful or necessary to

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

plural of “sword” — a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

great in vertical dimension; high in stature

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

electronic equipment that converts sound into electrical signals that can be transmitted over distances and then converts received signals back into sounds

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

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

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

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

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

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

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading Seeing the crossed swords of a General on his shoulder-straps, Bertram endeavoured to rise to the occasion, roared: “_Eyes right_,” “_Eyes front_,” and then “_Halt_,” saluted and stepped forward.

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

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

very small

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

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

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

something that serves as a means of transportation

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

plural of “trench” — a ditch dug as a fortification having a parapet of the excavated earth

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

an organization of employees formed to bargain with the employer

From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

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

From this reading Halting his column, closing it up, and calling it to attention, Bertram marched past the guard of King’s African Rifles and entered the Camp.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

plural of “wall” — an architectural partition with a height and length greater than its thickness; used to divide or enclose an area or to support another structure

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

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

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

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

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

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

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.

during the time that

From this reading The “lines” of the Sepoys and _askaris_ consisted of rows of tiny low tents, while along the High Street of the Camp stood hospital tents, officers’ messes, the General’s tent, and that of his Brigade Major, and various other tents connected with the mysteries of the field telegraph and telephone, the Army Service Corps’ supply and transport, and various offices of Brigade and Regimental Headquarters.

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From this reading As he passed the General’s tent (indicated by a flagstaff and Union Jack), a tall lean officer, with a white-moustached, keen-eyed face, emerged and held up his hand.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This consisted of a huge square, enclosed by low earthen walls and shallow trenches, in which were the “lines” of the Indian and African infantry, composing the inadequate little force which was invading German East Africa, rather with the idea of protecting British East than achieving conquest.