Chapter XXXII

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

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

a proposal for an appropriate course of action

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

(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 Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

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

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

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

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

fully understood or grasped

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

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

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

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

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

the act of waking

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

plural of “body” — the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

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

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

a rapid active commotion

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

a subdivision of a written work; usually numbered and titled

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

a disorderly outburst or tumult

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

a body serving in an administrative capacity

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

relatively deep or strong; affecting one deeply

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

a British peer ranking below a marquess and above a viscount

From this reading The Earl of Eskdale was not one of these, however.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

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From this reading The Earl of Eskdale was not one of these, however.

divisible by two

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

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From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

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

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

greater in size or importance or degree

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

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

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

only a very short time before

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

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

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

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

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

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

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

an old word meaning “to this place”

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading The Earl of Eskdale was not one of these, however.

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

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

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From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

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

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

a hotel providing overnight lodging for travelers

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

continuing or enduring without marked change in status or condition or place

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

the linear extent in space from one end to the other; the longest dimension of something that is fixed in place

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

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

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

the force of workers available

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

joint that forms a corner; usually both sides are bevelled at a 45-degree angle to form a 90-degree corner

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

plural of “noise” — sound of any kind (especially unintelligible or dissonant sound)

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

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

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The Earl of Eskdale was not one of these, however.

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

the month following October and preceding December

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The Earl of Eskdale was not one of these, however.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

existing or coming before

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

the act of pressing; the exertion of pressure

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

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From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

confined to particular persons or groups or providing privacy

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

past form of “refuse” — show unwillingness towards

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

become active

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

(of fluids) moving or issuing in a stream

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

express in words

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

inflected form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

experiencing or accompanied by sleeplessness

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

plural of “squadron” — a cavalry unit consisting of two or more troops and headquarters and supporting arms

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

plural of “street” — a thoroughfare (usually including sidewalks) that is lined with buildings

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

of a quantity that can fulfill a need or requirement but without being abundant

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

a request to be present

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

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

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading The Earl of Eskdale was not one of these, however.

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

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

an old word meaning “to that place”

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

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

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.

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

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

a fact that has been verified

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading At an early hour in the morning of Saturday, the twelfth of November, a good deal of bustle and commotion filled the streets of Preston.

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

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

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

From this reading The Earl of Eskdale was not one of these, however.

engaged in or accustomed to close observation

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

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

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

at the time that

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

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

From this reading Nor was he, to say the truth, even up at the hour when this bustle began; for, as I have shown in the preceding chapter, he had been watchful and sleepless during the greater part of the night; and, when he did at length lie down to rest, fatigue brought on a deep and lasting slumber, from which all the noises of the awakening town were hardly sufficient to rouse him.

which person or people

From this reading Private gentlemen and military officers were seen running hither and thither; and all who had command of regiments or squadrons, as their little bodies of men were called, received a summons to attend a council at General Forster's quarters at the Mitre inn.

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

From this reading He had refused all command, notwithstanding pressing importunities; for his military skill had been seen and appreciated, even by those who would not follow his advice in the time of action.