Chapter I

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

the quality of being near to the true value

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

in the past

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

(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 This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

with suspicion or disapproval

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

adopted in order to deceive

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

several things grouped together or considered as a whole

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

an earnest and sincere feeling

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

one or the other of two

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

plural of “energy” — (physics) a thermodynamic quantity equivalent to the capacity of a physical system to do work; the units of energy are joules or ergs

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

a period of time spent in military service

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

to come or go into

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

divisible by two

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

at any time

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading TO THE FIRST INFANTRY M.V.M.

be agreeable or acceptable to

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

set up or found

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

an established custom

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

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

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

someone who is not competent to take effective action

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

an army unit consisting of soldiers who fight on foot

From this reading TO THE FIRST INFANTRY M.V.M.

in an intelligent manner

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

perceive with attention; direct one's gaze towards

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

the basic unit of length adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites (approximately 1.094 yards)

From this reading TO THE FIRST INFANTRY M.V.M.

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 This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

civilians trained as soldiers but not part of the regular army

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

the most common medium of exchange; functions as legal tender

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

coming next after the eighteenth in position

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

not any; not one

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

the period of time that is happening now; any continuous stretch of time including the moment of speech

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

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

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

not divisible by two

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

a writing implement with a point from which ink flows

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

by chance

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

situated in a particular spot or position

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

plural of “place” — a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

a word picture of a person's appearance and character

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

a short introductory essay preceding the text of a book

From this reading PREFACE.

a false or unsupportable quality

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

the text appearing in a book, newspaper, or other printed publication

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

express in words

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

laugh at with contempt and derision

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

with sincerity; without pretense

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

plural of “situation” — the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

dignified and somber in manner or character and committed to keeping promises

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

carry out

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

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 In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading TO THE FIRST INFANTRY M.V.M.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and three

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

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

From this reading TO THE FIRST INFANTRY M.V.M.

the present time or age

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

expressing or given to expressing the truth

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

the cognitive condition of someone who understands

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

a unit of potential equal to the potential difference between two points on a conductor carrying a current of 1 ampere when the power dissipated between the two points is 1 watt

From this reading TO THE FIRST INFANTRY M.V.M.

(of persons or their actions) able or disposed to inflict pain or suffering

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

tell voluntarily

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

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

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

which person or people

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

belonging to which person

From this reading This book, perhaps, may fall into the hands of one of those--and they are far too many--whose habit it is to scoff at the volunteer service, and to look askance at all who enter it.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

hope for; have a wish

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

in the company of; together with

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.

the words that are spoken

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

plural of “yarn” — the act of giving an account describing incidents or a course of events

From this reading In the odd though truthful tales here brought together--of which, by the way, some already have been in print--there is not the slightest attempt at pen portraiture, nor is there any pretence to the accuracy of the military historian; in other words, this is a collection of chance yarns, and not a portrait gallery--and no one is asked to believe that either the Nineteenth Army Corps or the "Old Regiment" ever were found in any situations like those in which they here find themselves placed.

a late time of life

From this reading I sincerely trust that it may, for I wish to say--and in all earnestness--that the militia of today is not the militia of thirty, twenty, or even ten years ago; that nowadays the incompetent and the vicious are allowed to remain in civil life, and are not given places in the ranks of the volunteers; and that those who take the solemn oath of enlistment do so with the full understanding that they will be required to devote their time, their money, and their best energies to the service, and that they have assumed an obligation to fit themselves carefully and intelligently for the duties of a soldier.