Chapter XII

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

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

highly skilled

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

Having no one else present.

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

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

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

a central cohesive source of support and stability

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

for the reason that

From this reading If Deck had won no prize for his sabre drill, it was only because none was offered.

the two together, not just one

From this reading In the furious conflict both the rider and the steed were excited in the highest degree.

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

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

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From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

formerly a strong swift horse ridden into battle

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading In the furious conflict both the rider and the steed were excited in the highest degree.

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

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

having gaps or spaces

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading In the furious conflict both the rider and the steed were excited in the highest degree.

very small

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

make a hole, especially with a pointed power or hand tool

From this reading If Deck had won no prize for his sabre drill, it was only because none was offered.

the power to withstand hardship or stress

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

an opposing military force

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

(of persons) excessively affected by emotion

From this reading In the furious conflict both the rider and the steed were excited in the highest degree.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

past form of “fail” — fail to do something; leave something undone

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading In the furious conflict both the rider and the steed were excited in the highest degree.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

the solid part of the earth's surface

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

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

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

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

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

superlative of “high” — greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading In the furious conflict both the rider and the steed were excited in the highest degree.

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

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

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

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

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

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading If Deck had won no prize for his sabre drill, it was only because none was offered.

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

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

a light, self-propelled movement upwards or forwards

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

past form of “leap” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

an artist of consummate skill

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

a particular point in time

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

small hardy range horse of the western plains descended from horses brought by the Spanish

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

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From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

not any; not one

From this reading If Deck had won no prize for his sabre drill, it was only because none was offered.

not one, and not any

From this reading If Deck had won no prize for his sabre drill, it was only because none was offered.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

past form of “offer” — make available or accessible, provide or furnish

From this reading If Deck had won no prize for his sabre drill, it was only because none was offered.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

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

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

and nothing more

From this reading If Deck had won no prize for his sabre drill, it was only because none was offered.

above and across; more than

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

by chance

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

something given for victory or superiority in a contest or competition or for winning a lottery

From this reading If Deck had won no prize for his sabre drill, it was only because none was offered.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

a traveler who actively rides an animal (as a horse or camel)

From this reading In the furious conflict both the rider and the steed were excited in the highest degree.

a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

inflected form of “spring” — move forward by leaps and bounds

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

plural of “texan” — a native or resident of Texas

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

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

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

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

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

not given to gentleness or sentimentality

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

the act of using

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

characterized by forceful and energetic action or activity

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

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

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

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

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

at the time that

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

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

From this reading Ceph, in the exercise through which his young master put him when they were alone by themselves, had leaped quite as high as the backbone of the officer's steed; but it was under favorable circumstances.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.

the basic unit of money in South Korea

From this reading If Deck had won no prize for his sabre drill, it was only because none was offered.

something or someone that has suffered ruin or dilapidation

From this reading Ceph had failed to leap over the back of the mustang, but he had brought him to the ground, and the lieutenant upon him; for he could do nothing for himself, and Deck made a vigorous use of his sabre the moment the enemy was under him, as his gallant charger sprang from the wreck he had accomplished, and dashed forward into the _mêlée_.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading THE YOUNG HERO OF THE BATTLE The steed of the officer of the Texans was a diminutive animal, and was, perhaps, a mustang from Mexico, a tough little beast with nearly the endurance of a mule.