Chapter XI

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

generally approved or compelling recognition

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

anew

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

in addition

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

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

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

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

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

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

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

(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 *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

past form of “borrow” — get temporarily

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

plural of “bump” — a lump on the body caused by a blow

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

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

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

a degree on the centigrade scale of temperature

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

definitely or positively (“sure” is sometimes used informally for “surely”)

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

suited to your comfort or purpose or needs

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

make right or correct

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

state emphatically and authoritatively

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

made known or openly avowed

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

-ing form of “describe” — give a description of

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

without doubt; certainly

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

a quad with a square body

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

having or displaying warmth or affection

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

yet to be or coming

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

not fake or counterfeit

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

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

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

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

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

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

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

an attitude of mind especially one that favors one alternative over others

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

the quality of never making an error

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

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

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

plural of “knock” — the sound of knocking (as on a door or in an engine or bearing)

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

apprehended with certainty

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

a feeling of pleasure and enjoyment

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

a general officer ranking above a brigadier general and below a lieutenant general

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

attach a tag or label to

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

assault with intent to rob

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

not one and not the other of two

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

not any; not one

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

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

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

no longer in use

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

plural of “opinion” — a personal belief or judgment that is not founded on proof or certainty

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

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

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

above and across; more than

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

have ownership or possession of

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

the time that has elapsed

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

a full supply

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

-ing form of “pore” — direct one's attention on something

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

have as an attribute, knowledge, or skill

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

concerned with actual use or practice

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

A prediction of what will happen in the future, often divinely or magically inspired.

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

past form of “question” — challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

inflected form of “rely” — have faith or confidence in

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

precisely, exactly

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

plural of “river” — a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

express in words

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

an educational institution

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

a space reserved for sitting (as in a theater or on a train or airplane)

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

term of address for a man

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

without any others being included or involved

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

to a small degree or extent

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

a detailed critical inspection

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

trying something to find out about it

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

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From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

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

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

a special situation

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

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

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

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

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

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

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

put up with something or somebody unpleasant

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

by bad luck

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

plural of “uniform” — clothing of distinctive design worn by members of a particular group as a means of identification

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

an event that departs from expectations

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

precisely as stated

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

plural of “view” — a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

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

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

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From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

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

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

at the time that

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

which person or people

From this reading This prophecy of the gallant General may or may not have been correct; his liking for hard knocks also was doubtless genuine, though unfortunately it had never been put to the test, actual fighting not having come Bumps’s way, but the theory is certainly a convenient one for those who possess neither the ability nor inclination for study.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

an established custom

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

the words that are spoken

From this reading "I’m a practical man, sir," he was wont to declare, "hard knocks and plenty of ’em for me; that’s the way we won our battles in the past—and we’ll do again in the future, mark my words—not by poring over books and mugging away at map reading."

inflected form of “wear” — be dressed in

From this reading He relied on himself solely; his views on warfare were his own and borrowed from no man, and though at times they were somewhat at variance with those of accepted authorities on the Art of War, who shall say that Bumps was not right when he declared that the opinions of Napoleon, Wellington, and others were as obsolete as the uniforms they wore?

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

From this reading One thing was very certain, however, and that was that Rivers would tolerate no opposition, nor allow his infallibility to be questioned.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nineteen and one

From this reading *CHAPTER XX* Major-General Rivers, C.B.—better known as Bumps, from his seat on a horse—was fond of describing himself as "a soldier of the old school."