Chapter X

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

(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 When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

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

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

marked by practical hardheaded intelligence

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

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From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

financial assistance in time of need

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

highly favored or fortunate (as e.g. by divine grace)

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

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From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

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From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

one of the groups of Christians who have their own beliefs and forms of worship

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

clothing in general

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

an event that results in a transformation

From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

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From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

with dexterity; in a dexterous manner

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

every one of two or more people or things, taken separately

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

past form of “expound” — add details, as to an account or idea; clarify the meaning of and discourse in a learned way, usually in writing

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

descend in free fall under the influence of gravity

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

past form of “fold” — bend or lay so that one part covers the other

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

a person of French nationality

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

plural of “give” — the elasticity of something that can be stretched and returns to its original length

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

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

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

the first of three divisions of the Hebrew Scriptures comprising the first five books of the Hebrew Bible considered as a unit

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

a region in central Italy

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

the force of workers available

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

a common nonmetallic element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless inert diatomic gas; constitutes 78 percent of the atmosphere by volume; a constituent of all living tissues

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

a nonmetallic bivalent element that is normally a colorless odorless tasteless nonflammable diatomic gas; constitutes 21 percent of the atmosphere by volume; the most abundant element in the earth's crust

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

a soldier who serves as an attendant to a superior officer

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

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

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

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

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

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

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

the capital and largest city of France; and international center of culture and commerce

From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

possessive form of “parker” — United States saxophonist and leader of the bop style of jazz (1920-1955)

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

plural of “presbyterian” — a follower of Calvinism as taught in the Presbyterian Church

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

plural of “religion” — a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

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

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

older; higher in rank; longer in length of tenure or service

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

term of address for a man

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

first day of the week; observed as a day of rest and worship by most Christians

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading "The orficer takes charge of one of the detachments, an' in the others the senior N.C.O. for each religion marches at the head.

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

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

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

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From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

based on custom rather than documentation

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

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

From this reading PRIVATE BROMMIT'S CONVERSION "Paris vaut bien une messe."--Henri IV.

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

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

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

at the time that

From this reading When the time for p'rade comes along, the orficer on dooty gives the order to fall in accordin' to religions, an' the Church of England men, an' the Presbyterians an' the Cath'lics is marched up to their services, rifles an' all.

which person or people

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "You know, sir," he said, "'as 'ow the British Tommy 'as to go to church in peace-time every blessed Sunday.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Aurelle was wakened every morning by Colonel Parker's orderly, a tough, thick-set, astute old soldier, who expounded the unwritten laws of the army for the benefit of the young Frenchman as he dexterously folded his clothes.