used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
abundantlyadverbUS /əˈbʌndəntli/
in an abundant manner
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
AcmenounUS /ˈækmi/
the highest level or degree attainable; the highest stage of development
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
the form of “be” used with “I”
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
BatterynounUS /ˈbætəri/
group of guns or missile launchers operated together at one place
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
put or pin the blame on
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
by-gone
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From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
civiliannounUS /səˈvɪljən/
a nonmilitary citizen
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
deem to be
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
coversnounUS /ˈkʌvərz/
plural of “cover” — a covering that serves to conceal or shelter something
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
customsnounUS /ˈkʌstəmz/
money collected under a tariff
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
differverbUS /ˈdɪfər/
be different
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
distantlyadverb
from or at a distance
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
earlier in time; previously
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
easy-going
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From this reading So it may be that, by reason of having read these things, you are no stranger to us, to our traditions, and to our easy-going ways.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
fablesnounUS /ˈfeɪbəlz/
plural of “fable” — a deliberately false or improbable account
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
fictionnounUS /ˈfɪkʃən/
a literary work based on the imagination and not necessarily on fact
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
flankedverbUS /flæŋkt/
past form of “flank” — be located at the sides of something or somebody
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
third-person singular of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
past form of “gain” — obtain
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
the solid part of the earth's surface
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
gunnernounUS /ˈɡʌnər/
a serviceman in the artillery
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
happeningsnounUS /ˈhæpənɪŋz/
plural of “happening” — an event that happens
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading So it may be that, by reason of having read these things, you are no stranger to us, to our traditions, and to our easy-going ways.
a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
the aggregate of past events
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
how
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From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
https
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From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
illustrativeadjectiveUS /ˌɪˈlʌstrətɪv/
clarifying by use of examples
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
the quality of being important and worthy of note
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
infantrynounUS /ˈɪnfəntri/
an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
having much knowledge or education
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
Larry
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From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
majoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
medalnounUS /ˈmedəl/
an award for winning a championship or commemorating some other event
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
misfortunenounUS /mɪˈsfɔːrtʃən/
unnecessary and unforeseen trouble resulting from an unfortunate event
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
used to form the superlative
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
muster-rolls
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From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
not any; not one
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
oathnounUS /oʊθ/
profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
not divisible by two
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
off-duty
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From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
and nothing more
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
used when we are both doing the action and receiving it
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
out-and-outadjective
complete and without restriction or qualification; sometimes used informally as intensifiers
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
have ownership or possession of
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
give money, usually in exchange for goods or services
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
the state prevailing during the absence of war
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
showing intellectual penetration or emotional depth
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading So it may be that, by reason of having read these things, you are no stranger to us, to our traditions, and to our easy-going ways.
a rational motive for a belief or action
From this reading So it may be that, by reason of having read these things, you are no stranger to us, to our traditions, and to our easy-going ways.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
being connected either logically or causally or by shared characteristics
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
renownnounUS /rɪˈnaʊn/
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
any of many shrubs of the genus Rosa that bear roses
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
a guided missile fired from land or shipboard against an airborne target
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
seasonedadjectiveUS /ˈsiːzənd/
aged or processed
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
seventhadjectiveUS /ˈsevənθ/
coming next after the sixth and just before the eighth in position
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading So it may be that, by reason of having read these things, you are no stranger to us, to our traditions, and to our easy-going ways.
the vital principle or animating force within living things
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
submitverbUS /səbˈmɪt/
refer for judgment or consideration
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
carry out
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)
From this reading So it may be that, by reason of having read these things, you are no stranger to us, to our traditions, and to our easy-going ways.
judge or regard; look upon; judge
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
one of three equal parts of a divisible whole
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
traditionsnounUS /trəˈdɪʃənz/
plural of “tradition” — an inherited pattern of thought or action
From this reading So it may be that, by reason of having read these things, you are no stranger to us, to our traditions, and to our easy-going ways.
trustedadjectiveUS /ˈtrʌstɪd/
(of persons) worthy of trust or confidence
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
truthsnounUS /truːθs/
plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
unfamiliaradjectiveUS /ˌʌnfəˈmɪljər/
not known or well known
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
uponprepositionUS /əˈpɑːn/
a formal word for “on”
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
volunteerverbUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
tell voluntarily
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
volunteersnounUS /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪrz/
plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
structure consisting of a sloping way down to the water from the place where ships are built or repaired
From this reading So it may be that, by reason of having read these things, you are no stranger to us, to our traditions, and to our easy-going ways.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
the state of being rich and affluent; having a plentiful supply of material goods and money
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They are seasoned abundantly, from end to end, with that which is stranger than fiction, but they differ slightly from “muster-rolls for pay,” which, I am informed, one has to submit under oath.
the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
in the company of; together with
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading In another and an earlier book I related how we of The Third came to settle ourselves in our off-duty quarters up in The Battery; how Sam, the veteran gunner of a by-gone war, won his medal, our most profound respect, and a place among us second in importance only to that of the colonel commanding; how our horse, “Acme,” gained for us great renown and no little wealth; how Larry, our seventh major, rose to the rank of hero; and many other odd truths concerning the Old Regiment.
extraordinarily good or great; used especially as intensifiers
From this reading See https:// The seven fables flanked by the covers of this book have to do with as many strange and wonderful happenings in the history of an infantry regiment--an infantry regiment of volunteers--in time of peace.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
belonging to the person or people being spoken to
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
used when the person spoken to is also the object of the action
From this reading If you are of the volunteer service, you may be trusted, I think, to catch the spirit of these stories; if you are of The Army, you may consider the tales as illustrative of the customs of a service to which your own is but distantly related; but if it is your great misfortune to be an out-and-out civilian--why, then you must take your chance with what follows, and lay no blame upon me should you find yourself on unfamiliar ground.
