Chapter IV

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

move forward, also in the metaphorical sense

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

(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 Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

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

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

any thing at all

From this reading That last seemed to delight Lulu more than anything else.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

surrounding, or on every side of, something

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

plural of “call” — a telephone connection

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

a distinguishing emblem

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

dearly loved

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

-ing form of “deploy” — place troops or weapons in battle formation

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

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From this reading That last seemed to delight Lulu more than anything else.

an opposing military force

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

a feeling of excitement

From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

past form of “exclaim” — utter aloud; often with surprise, horror, or joy

From this reading "Oh," she exclaimed, "isn't it lovely!

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

the act of firing weapons or artillery at an enemy

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

-ing form of “form” — create (as an entity)

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

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From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

(often followed by “to”) having a preference, disposition, or tendency

From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading "Oh," she exclaimed, "isn't it lovely!

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Oh," she exclaimed, "isn't it lovely!

and nothing more

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

immediately past

From this reading That last seemed to delight Lulu more than anything else.

the body of people who lead a group

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

appealing to the emotions as well as the eye

From this reading "Oh," she exclaimed, "isn't it lovely!

a very attractive or seductive looking woman

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

street names for gamma hydroxybutyrate

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading That last seemed to delight Lulu more than anything else.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

a form of address for a man

From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

a midwestern state in north central United States in the Great Lakes region

From this reading "Oh," she exclaimed, "isn't it lovely!

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

the quantity of a crop that is harvested

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

the act of mobilizing for a common purpose

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

a statement (either spoken or written) that is made to reply to a question or request or criticism or accusation

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

the sound of a bell ringing

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading That last seemed to delight Lulu more than anything else.

a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading "Oh," she exclaimed, "isn't it lovely!

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

a minor short-term fight

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

separate or cause to separate abruptly

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That last seemed to delight Lulu more than anything else.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading That last seemed to delight Lulu more than anything else.

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

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

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

make an effort or attempt

From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

in the company of; together with

From this reading They reached the parade-ground just in time to see the battalion forming under arms, and Max and Lulu watched every movement with intense interest and delight,--the long skirmish lines firing in advance or retreat, picking off distant imaginary leaders of a pretended enemy in reply to the ringing skirmish calls of the key-bugles, deploying at the run, rallying at the reserves and around the colours.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading "I'm inclined to think they would," returned Mr. Keith, smiling at her enthusiasm.

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From this reading Wouldn't they all fight for the dear old flag if an enemy should come and try to tear it down!"