Chapter IV

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

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

later than; following

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence or deeply revered.

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

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

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

third-person singular of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

causing inconvenience

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

unskillfulness resulting from a lack of training

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

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

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

events that provide the generative force that is the origin of something

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

an imaginary person represented in a work of fiction (play or film or story)

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

English romantic poet (1772-1834)

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

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From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

the time at which something is supposed to begin

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

conveying or resembling a compliment

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

serenely self-possessed and free from agitation especially in times of stress

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

-ing form of “confront” — oppose, as in hostility or a competition

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

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

From this reading Coleridge, or Cumberbatch, or Comberback, could never manage to rub down his own horse.

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From this reading Coleridge, or Cumberbatch, or Comberback, could never manage to rub down his own horse.

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From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

past form of “devolve” — pass on or delegate to another

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

plural of “difficulty” — an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

the feeling of being displeased and discontent

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Coleridge, or Cumberbatch, or Comberback, could never manage to rub down his own horse.

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From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

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

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

plural of “effort” — earnest and conscientious activity intended to do or accomplish something

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

(of flora or fauna) in imminent danger of extinction

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

past form of “endeavor” — attempt by employing effort

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

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From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

an abrupt excited utterance

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

communicated in words

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

plural of “fear” — an emotion experienced in anticipation of some specific pain or danger (usually accompanied by a desire to flee or fight)

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

set up or found

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

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

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

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

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

plural of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

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

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

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

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

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

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Coleridge, or Cumberbatch, or Comberback, could never manage to rub down his own horse.

not based on fact; existing only in the imagination

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

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

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

characterized by effort to the point of exhaustion; especially physical effort

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

king of Sparta and hero of the battle of Thermopylae where he was killed by the Persians (died in 480 BC)

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

engage in

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading Coleridge, or Cumberbatch, or Comberback, could never manage to rub down his own horse.

plural of “member” — one of the persons who compose a social group (especially individuals who have joined and participate in a group organization)

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

a form of address for a man

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

not any; not one

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

under a moral obligation to do something

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Here, in his new capacity, laborious duties devolved on Mr. Coleridge.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Coleridge, or Cumberbatch, or Comberback, could never manage to rub down his own horse.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

above and across; more than

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Coleridge, or Cumberbatch, or Comberback, could never manage to rub down his own horse.

by chance

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

engaged in a profession or engaging in as a profession or means of livelihood

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

marked by suitability or rightness or appropriateness

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

(used especially of commodities) being unprocessed or manufactured using only simple or minimal processes

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

the cognitive processes whereby past experience is remembered

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

move over something with pressure

From this reading Coleridge, or Cumberbatch, or Comberback, could never manage to rub down his own horse.

concerned with work or important matters rather than play or trivialities

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

a smallest army unit

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

not in physical motion

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

carry out

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

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

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

a special situation

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

judge or regard; look upon; judge

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

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

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

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

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

not capable of being conquered or vanquished or overcome

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

an act that exploits or victimizes someone (treats them unfairly)

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

in a vociferous manner

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

notify of danger, potential harm, or risk

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

plural of “warning” — a message informing of danger

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

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

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

which person or people

From this reading Perhaps he who had most cause of dissatisfaction was the drill-sergeant, who thought his professional character endangered; for, after using his utmost efforts to bring his raw recruit into any thing like a training, he expressed the most serious fears, from his unconquerable awkwardness, that he never should be able to make _a proper soldier of him_.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He endeavored to think on Cæsar, Epaminondas, and Leonidas, with other ancient heroes, and composed himself to his fate, remembering that in every service there must be a commencement; but still he found confronting him no imaginary difficulties.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading It appears that he never advanced beyond the awkward squad, and that the drill-sergeant was obliged continually to warn the members of this squad by vociferously exclaiming--"Take care of that Comberback! take care of him, for he will ride over you!" and other such complimentary warnings.