Chapter XVI · Chapter 16

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

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

commonly used or practiced; usual

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

tending to become more severe or wider in scope

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

later than; following

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

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

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

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

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

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

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

capability to perform or produce

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

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From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

a heavy open wagon usually having two wheels and drawn by an animal

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

an occurrence of something

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

a state of being relaxed and feeling no pain

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

a relation between things or events (as in the case of one causing the other or sharing features with it)

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

not to your liking

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

all through a period, or at some point within it

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

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

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

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

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

having your services engaged for; or having a job especially one that pays wages or a salary

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

register formally as a participant or member

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

the month following January and preceding March

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

set up or found

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

express greetings upon meeting someone

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

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

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

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

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

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

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

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

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

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

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

(especially of promises or contracts) not violated or disregarded

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

go away from a place

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

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

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

used to form the superlative

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

assembled for use; especially by being attached to a support

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

originality by virtue of being refreshingly novel

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

past form of “obtain” — come into possession of

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

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

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

in other respects or ways

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

a station in a remote or sparsely populated location

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

influenced or controlled by a powerful force such as a strong emotion

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

capable of happening or existing

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

more desirable than another

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

city in the Transvaal; the seat of the executive branch of the government of South Africa

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

shield from danger, injury, destruction, or damage

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

a magnitude or frequency relative to a time unit

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

completely prepared or in condition for immediate action or use or progress

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

an unvarying or habitual method or procedure

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

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

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

performance of duties or provision of space and equipment helpful to others

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

established or decided beyond dispute or doubt

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

a natural and periodic state of rest during which consciousness of the world is suspended

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

on certain occasions or in certain cases but not always

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

in the near future

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

past form of “stipulate” — specify as a condition or requirement in a contract or agreement; make an express demand or provision in an agreement

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

in or at that place or location

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

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

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

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

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

soldiers collectively

From this reading This, in the humble capacity of a sergeant, he obtained leave to do from the officer commanding the troops.

coming next after the eleventh and just before the thirteenth in position

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

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

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

at the time that

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.

at any time that; every time that

From this reading For the rest, whenever he returned to the cart—by which he had stipulated he should be allowed to sleep in order to protect Jess in case of any danger—he always found her ready to greet him, and every little preparation made for his comfort that was possible under the circumstances.

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

From this reading THE TWELFTH OF FEBRUARY John soon settled down into the routine of camp life in Pretoria, which, after one became accustomed to it, was not so disagreeable as might have been expected, and possessed, at any rate, the merit of novelty.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading Although he was an officer of the army, having several horses to ride and his services not being otherwise required, John preferred, on the whole, to enrol himself in the corps of mounted volunteers, known as the Pretoria Carbineers.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He was an active man, and his duties in connection with the corps kept him fully employed during most of the day, and sometimes, when there was outpost duty to be done, during a good part of the night too.