Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

later than; following

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

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

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

established by authority; given authoritative approval

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

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

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

appointed to a post or duty

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

-ing form of “attempt” — make an effort or attempt

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

past form of “believe” — accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

(comparative of “good”) superior to another (of the same class or set or kind) in excellence or quality or desirability or suitability; more highly skilled than another

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

an orange of low brightness and saturation

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

direct the course of; manage or control

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

motivation deriving logically from ethical or moral principles that govern a person's thoughts and actions

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

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

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

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

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

emblem usually consisting of a rectangular piece of cloth of distinctive design

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

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

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

headdress that protects the head from bad weather; has shaped crown and usually a brim

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

past form of “haul” — draw slowly or heavily

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

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

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

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

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

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

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

the quality of being important and worthy of note

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

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

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

-ing form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading INTRODUCING MR.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

conformity or harmony

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

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From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

set down according to a plan

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

a city in east-central France on the Rhone River; a principal producer of silk and rayon

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

engage in

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

a form of address for a man

From this reading INTRODUCING MR.

not any; not one

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

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

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

and nothing more

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

a point located with respect to surface features of some region

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

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From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

having or covered with or abounding in plumes

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

external sex organ

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

an instance of visual perception

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

the general state of things; the combination of circumstances at a given time

From this reading The importance of the duty, as laid down to him by his father, did not make the situation any pleasanter.

in the near future

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

meant or adapted for an occasion or use

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

carry out

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

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

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

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

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

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

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

look attentively

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

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

From this reading BROWN KIPPS Deck Lyon did not like the service to which he had been assigned on the bridge.

belonging to which person

From this reading He had nothing to do after he had hauled down the flag,--at least, nothing but watch his father, whose plumed hat was the only one of the kind on the field; and he had no difficulty in keeping it in sight all the time.

not having, not using, or not accompanied by

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.

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

From this reading Though his conscience approved his conduct in taking the place without attempting to avoid the service, it would have suited him better to remain in the ranks, and have a part in the action which was soon to take place, as officers and privates all believed.