Chapter XXXIII · Chapter 33

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

From this reading There came a sound of drums.

higher than, or over, something

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

present in great quantity

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

anew

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

(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 No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

third-person singular of “arm” — prepare oneself for a military confrontation

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

large but transportable armament

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

with suspicion or disapproval

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

plural of “balcony” — an upper floor projecting from the rear over the main floor in an auditorium

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

the amount that many barrels might hold

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

endless loop of flexible material between two rotating shafts or pulleys

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

plural of “blade” — especially a leaf of grass or the broad portion of a leaf as distinct from the petiole

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

the two together, not just one

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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

From this reading There came a sound of drums.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

the time of person's life when they are a child

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

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

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

a place off to the side of an area

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

any shape resembling the curved shape of the moon in its first or last quarters

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading There came a sound of drums.

make void or empty of contents

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

adornment consisting of an ornamental cloth pad worn on the shoulder

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

a lining applied to the edge of a garment for ornamentation or strengthening

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading FALL IN!

(usually followed by “to”) determined by tragic fate

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

lacking social polish

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

someone employed to conduct others

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

having or moving with a high step

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

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

From this reading FALL IN!

lacking taste or flavor or tang

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

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

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

past form of “mock” — treat with contempt

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

not any; not one

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading There came a sound of drums.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

on one occasion

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

a city on the Loire river in north central France; site of the siege of Orleans by the English (1428-1429)

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

above and across; more than

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

the state prevailing during the absence of war

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

plural of “plume” — anything that resembles a feather in shape or lightness

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

precisely, exactly

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

a loud low dull continuous noise

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading There came a sound of drums.

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

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

in a stiff manner

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

a cutting or thrusting weapon that has a long metal blade and a hilt with a hand guard

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There came a sound of drums.

a special situation

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

three times

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

-ing form of “throw” — propel through the air

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

up to a particular time

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

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

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

two times

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

any of various kinds of wheeled vehicles drawn by an animal or a tractor

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

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

From this reading Twice on such a day, once the day before, thrice the next day, till by and by it was the common thing.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

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

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.

in the company of; together with

From this reading High-stepping childhood, with laths and broom-handles at shoulder, was not fated, as in the insipid days of peace, to find, on running to the corner, its high hopes mocked by a wagon of empty barrels rumbling over the cobble-stones.

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

From this reading No; it was the Washington Artillery, or the Crescent Rifles, or the Orleans Battalion, or, best of all, the blue-jacketed, white-leggined, red-breeched, and red-fezzed Zouaves; or, better than the best, it was all of them together, their captains stepping backward, sword in both hands, calling "_Gauche! gauche!_" ("Left! left!") "Guide right!"--"_Portez armes!_" and facing around again, throwing their shining blades stiffly to belt and epaulette, and glancing askance from under their abundant plumes to the crowded balconies above.