Chapter XX

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

a mixture of gases (especially oxygen) required for breathing; the stuff that the wind consists of

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

(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 He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

changed in form or character without becoming something else

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

spiritual being attendant upon God

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

be present at (meetings, church services, university), etc.

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

marked by strong resentment or cynicism

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

a line that indicates a boundary

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

a youthful male person

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

that part of the central nervous system that includes all the higher nervous centers; enclosed within the skull; continuous with the spinal cord

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

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

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

stubbornly obstructive and unwilling to cooperate

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

flesh of a castrated male chicken

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

a roll of tobacco for smoking

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

make a clank

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

a line of units following one after another

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

a natural object that covers or envelops

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

plural of “criticism” — disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

having a difficult and contrary disposition

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

having a hardened crust as a covering

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

a game played on ice in which heavy stones with handles are slid toward a target

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

the first light of day

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

plural of “dawn” — the first light of day

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

showing the cunning or ingenuity or wickedness typical of a devil

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

not to your liking

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

the cardinal compass point that is at 90 degrees

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

a quad with a square body

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

quickly or rapidly (often used as a combining form)

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

a boy or man

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

pleasant-smelling

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

an anxiety disorder characterized by chronic free-floating anxiety and such symptoms as tension or sweating or trembling or lightheadedness or irritability etc that has lasted for more than six months

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

where you live at a particular time

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

in place of, or as an alternative to

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

moving to the inside of something

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

plural of “lip” — either of two fleshy folds of tissue that surround the mouth and play a role in speaking

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

of greater importance or stature or rank

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

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

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

any plant grown for its beauty or ornamental value

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

something that resembles a tablet of medicine in shape or size

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

separated in relationship by a given degree of descent

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

past form of “retort” — answer back

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

the sport of sitting on the back of a horse while controlling its movements

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

in some unspecified way or manner; or by some unspecified means

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

express in words

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

the process of using your mind to consider something carefully

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

up to a particular time

From this reading He’s like all the rest of ’em--a capital fellow till you get him in command, and then he’s crotchety and cantankerous and devilish disagreeable.

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

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

employed in accomplishing something

From this reading I can’t help thinking D’Orville’s altered somehow; used to be such a cheery fellow.”

being of use or service

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

precisely as stated

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

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

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading DAWN IN THE EAST MILITARY CRITICISMS--GARE LES FEMMES!--THE MAJOR AT HOME--A BITTER PILL--“I’M A-WEARY”--VERY NEAR THE BORDER--DAY DAWNS IN THE EAST--THE BETTER ANGEL--A BRAIN FEVER--A SICK-NURSE IN SPURS “’Gad, I thought the Major was very crusty this morning,” remarked Cornet Capon, as he removed a large cigar from his lips, and watched its fragrant volume curling away into the summer air.

in the company of; together with

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

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

From this reading “_You_ needn’t talk, my boy,” retorted Captain Clank to his subaltern; “I heard him tell you that if you would attend a little more to your _covering_, and less to your _overalls_, you would be quite as ornamental, and a good deal more useful to the regiment; but I agree with you--he _is_ altered.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “How he gave it you, Clank, about leading the column so fast, and about riding that old trooper instead of your own charger!