Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

disposed or placed in a particular kind of order

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

(military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

plural of “ball” — round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

being ahead of time or need

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

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From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

without question and beyond doubt

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

any of various platforms built into a vessel

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

complete or carry out

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

the state of being unsure of something

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

past form of “hasten” — act or move at high speed

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

not capable of being carried out or put into practice

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

a particular point in time

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

water soaked soil; soft wet earth

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

not any; not one

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

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

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

inform (somebody) of something

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

a tangible and visible entity; an entity that can cast a shadow

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

the local environment

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

plural of “plan” — a series of steps to be carried out or goals to be accomplished

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

indicating exactness or preciseness

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

Identical; not different.

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

having few parts; not complex or complicated or involved

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

in the near future

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

the particular auditory effect produced by a given cause

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

(literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

up to a particular time

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Lieutenant Belthorpe must have seen his force as soon as he reached the top of the hill; and no doubt he had hurried to join in the attack at the right moment, so that it could be made in the front and rear at the same time.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

the upper part of anything

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

moved around an axis or center

From this reading Deck turned his steed as soon as he heard the volley, and hastened back to notify the sergeant; but Fronklyn had heard the discharge, and marched on the instant.

rapid simultaneous discharge of firearms

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

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

From this reading For a non-commissioned officer, he was decidedly a man of parts, though he had not been in a fight till that day.

any materials unused and rejected as worthless or unwanted

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading But plans do not always work precisely as they are arranged beforehand.

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

From this reading THE ENEMY'S BATTLE WITH THE MUD The sound of the volley did not come from the top of the hill, and Captain Gordon would not have been so simple as to waste the powder and balls in the carbines of his men at an impracticable distance from the object of his attack.