used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading In about a week’s time Captain Richmond went away.
aboutprepositionUS /əˈbaʊt/
on the subject of; concerning
From this reading In about a week’s time Captain Richmond went away.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
past form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading In about a week’s time Captain Richmond went away.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
brigadenounUS /brəˈɡeɪd/
army unit smaller than a division
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading In about a week’s time Captain Richmond went away.
taking care or paying attention
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
a series of things depending on each other as if linked together
From this reading TIGHTENING HER CHAIN.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
a politically organized body of people under a single government
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
showing the wearing effects of overwork or care or suffering
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
drill-sergeant
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
either extremity of something that has length
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
enjoyingverbUS /ˌenˈdʒɔɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
constituting the full quantity or extent; complete
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
everydeterminerUS /ˈevəri/
all the members of a group, with none left out
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
all things; all of a situation
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
opinion or judgment
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
containing as much or as many as is possible or normal
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
givenadjectiveUS /ˈɡɪvən/
acknowledged as a supposition
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
the locus of feelings and intuitions
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading TIGHTENING HER CHAIN.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading In about a week’s time Captain Richmond went away.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
the month following May and preceding July
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
month'snounUS /mʌnθs/
possessive form of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
on one occasion
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
orderly-book
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
an organization to gain political power
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
past form of “promise” — make a promise or commitment
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
RichmondnounUS /ˈrɪtʃmənd/
capital of the state of Virginia located in the east central part of the state; was capital of the Confederacy during the American Civil War
From this reading In about a week’s time Captain Richmond went away.
Roy
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
RoyaladjectiveUS /ˈrɔɪəl/
of or relating to or indicative of or issued or performed by a king or queen or other monarch
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
rulesnounUS /ruːlz/
plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
TIGHTENINGnounUS /ˈtaɪtənɪŋ/
the act of making something tighter
From this reading TIGHTENING HER CHAIN.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading In about a week’s time Captain Richmond went away.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
in the direction of
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
consistent with fact or reality; not false
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
vigorousadjectiveUS /ˈvɪɡərəs/
characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
week'snounUS /wiːks/
possessive form of “week” — any period of seven consecutive days
From this reading In about a week’s time Captain Richmond went away.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading In about a week’s time Captain Richmond went away.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
the basic unit of money in South Korea
From this reading The vigorous eyes of the Captain kept everything in order; he promised to come once a month to see his soldiers, and left them, having won every heart in his little brigade.
actively engaged in paid work
From this reading By then the brigade of the Royal True Blue was in full working order: the rules had been carefully drawn up, the orderly-book was given to Miss Roy, the drill-sergeant had arrived, and the soldiers were enjoying the life.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It was now towards the end of June, and in a month’s time the entire party would go into the country.
