Chapter XXV · Chapter 25

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

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

the state of being absent

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

past form of “accord” — go together

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

any specific behavior

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

later than; following

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

united by being of the same opinion

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

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

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

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

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

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

From this reading And so the winter passed uneventfully away in a cheerful interchange of letters.

come out better in a competition, race, or conflict

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

(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 Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

being full of or promoting cheer; having or showing good spirits

From this reading And so the winter passed uneventfully away in a cheerful interchange of letters.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

involving or causing danger or risk; liable to hurt or harm

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

run or move very quickly or hastily

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

having made preparations

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

having or showing keen interest or intense desire or impatient expectancy

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

divisible by two

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

the latter part of the day (the period of decreasing daylight from late afternoon until nightfall)

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

regard something as probable or likely

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

past form of “explain” — make plain and comprehensible

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

set up or found

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

spectators at a golf or tennis match

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

possessive form of “graham” — United States evangelical preacher famous as a mass evangelist (born in 1918)

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

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

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

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From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

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

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

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

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

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

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

a vague idea in which some confidence is placed

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

done or made using whatever is available

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

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

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

a junction of highways on different levels that permits traffic to move from one to another without crossing traffic streams

From this reading And so the winter passed uneventfully away in a cheerful interchange of letters.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

of or relating to two people who are married to each other

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

plural of “leaf” — the main organ of photosynthesis and transpiration in higher plants

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

the literary culture

From this reading And so the winter passed uneventfully away in a cheerful interchange of letters.

displaying luxury and furnishing gratification to the senses

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

a characteristic (habitual or relatively temporary) state of feeling

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

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

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

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

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

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

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

an open or empty space in or between things

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

having a systematic arrangement; especially having elements succeeding in order according to rule

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading And so the winter passed uneventfully away in a cheerful interchange of letters.

carry out or perform an action

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

affix in a public place or for public notice

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

(electronics) a sharp transient wave in the normal electrical state (or a series of such transients)

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

remove something concrete, as by lifting, pushing, or taking off, or remove something abstract

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

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

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

avoid and stay away from deliberately; stay clear of

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

superlative of “slight” — (quantifier used with mass nouns) small in quantity or degree; not much or almost none or (with “a”) at least some

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading And so the winter passed uneventfully away in a cheerful interchange of letters.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

in the near future

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

the season of growth

From this reading With the opening of the spring campaign Hilland joined his regiment, and was eager to remove by his courage and activity the slightest impression, if any existed, that he was disposed to shun dangerous service.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

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

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

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

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

tending to soothe or tranquilize

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

in an uneventful manner

From this reading And so the winter passed uneventfully away in a cheerful interchange of letters.

a long depression in the surface of the land that usually contains a river

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

go to see a place, as for entertainment

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

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

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.

the capital of the United States in the District of Columbia and a tourist mecca; George Washington commissioned Charles L'Enfant to lay out the city in 1791

From this reading Graham found that the front agreed with him better than Washington, and that his pulse resumed its former even beat A dash at a Confederate picket post on a stormy night was far more tranquilizing than an evening in Hilland's luxurious rooms.

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

From this reading Even Hilland could not expect a visit from him now; and he explained to his friend that the other officers were taking their leaves of absence, and he, in turn, must perform their duties.

the coldest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the winter solstice to the vernal equinox

From this reading And so the winter passed uneventfully away in a cheerful interchange of letters.

in the company of; together with

From this reading AN IMPROVISED PICTURE GALLERY Much to Graham's satisfaction, his regiment, soon after he joined it, was ordered into the Shenandoah Valley, and given some rough, dangerous picket duty that fully accorded with his mood.