used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
equally
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
at all times; all the time and on every occasion
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
accomplishment of an objective
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
assumeverbUS /əˈsuːm/
take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
be owned by; be in the possession of
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
marked by strong resentment or cynicism
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
boyishadjectiveUS /ˈbɔɪɪʃ/
befitting or characteristic of a young boy
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Without a murmur he did picket-duty by day or night, in rain and snow and freezing cold.
camp-life
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From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
the particular occupation for which you are trained
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration
From this reading Without a murmur he did picket-duty by day or night, in rain and snow and freezing cold.
providing or experiencing physical well-being or relief (“comfy” is informal)
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
comradenounUS /ˈkɑːmræd/
a friend who is frequently in the company of another
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
very opposed in nature or character or purpose
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
Cornelius
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the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading Without a murmur he did picket-duty by day or night, in rain and snow and freezing cold.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
a Mid-Atlantic state; one of the original 13 colonies
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the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
plural of “duty” — the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
enduredverbUS /enˈdjʊrd/
past form of “endure” — put up with something or somebody unpleasant
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
favoritenounUS /ˈfeɪvərɪt/
something regarded with special favor or liking
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
mat together and make felt-like
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
freezingnounUS /ˈfriːzɪŋ/
the withdrawal of heat to change something from a liquid to a solid
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the act of giving
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having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
guardianshipnounUS /ˈɡɑːrdiənʃɪp/
attention and management implying responsibility for safety
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
hardshipsnounUS /ˈhɑːrdʃɪps/
plural of “hardship” — a state of misfortune or affliction
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a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
a characteristic state or mode of living
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
prolonged unfulfilled desire or need
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produced by a manufacturing process
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
the force of workers available
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
murmurnounUS /ˈmɜːrmər/
a low continuous indistinct sound; often accompanied by movement of the lips without the production of articulate speech
From this reading Without a murmur he did picket-duty by day or night, in rain and snow and freezing cold.
Nathan
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NATHAN'S
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the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading Without a murmur he did picket-duty by day or night, in rain and snow and freezing cold.
not any; not one
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
olderadjectiveUS /ˈoʊldər/
advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
picket-duty
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From this reading Without a murmur he did picket-duty by day or night, in rain and snow and freezing cold.
pluckverbUS /plʌk/
pull or pull out sharply
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
in the right manner; correctly; suitably
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
with speed
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Without a murmur he did picket-duty by day or night, in rain and snow and freezing cold.
completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
rigorsnounUS /ˈrɪɡərz/
plural of “rigor” — something hard to endure
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
the display of a motion picture
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
precipitation falling from clouds in the form of ice crystals
From this reading Without a murmur he did picket-duty by day or night, in rain and snow and freezing cold.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading He was always ready to help a comrade, or to assume tasks that did not properly belong to him.
To perceive flavor through the mouth.
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
TERMINATESverbUS /ˈtɜːrmɪneɪts/
third-person singular of “terminate” — bring to an end or halt
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
in an exhaustive manner
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in spite of the fact that
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
moved around an axis or center
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
unflinchingly
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From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
precisely as stated
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
veterannounUS /ˈvetərən/
a serviceman who has seen considerable active service
From this reading On the contrary, he took pride in showing that he could endure the rigors and duties of camp-life as unflinchingly as the older and veteran soldiers.
Vries
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From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
in the company of; together with
From this reading His pluck and boyish good nature quickly made him a favorite with officers and men alike.
inside; before a period of time has passed
From this reading IN WHICH NATHAN'S MILITARY CAREER VERY NEARLY TERMINATES Within a few days Nathan was thoroughly accustomed to his new life, and though the weather turned bitter and freezing, giving him a taste of the hardships the army had endured before his arrival, he felt no longing or desire to return to the comfortable guardianship of Cornelius De Vries.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Without a murmur he did picket-duty by day or night, in rain and snow and freezing cold.
