used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
adjutantnounUS /ˈædʒətənt/
an officer who acts as military assistant to a more senior officer
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
Adjutant-General's
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From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
announcementnounUS /əˈnaʊnsmənt/
a formal public statement
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
barracknounUS /ˈbærək/
a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
beardedadjectiveUS /ˈbɪrdəd/
having hair on the cheeks and chin
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
Belton
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From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
a committee having supervisory powers
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
captainsnounUS /ˈkæptənz/
plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
a large and stately mansion
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
Catanagh
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From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading 'The _route_--the _route_ has come!'
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
commotionnounUS /kəˈmoʊʃən/
a disorderly outburst or tumult
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
ConstantinoplenounUS /ˌkɑːnstæntəˈnoʊpəl/
the largest city and former capital of Turkey
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
conveyancenounUS /kənˈveɪəns/
document effecting a property transfer
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
documentnounUS /ˈdɑːkjəment/
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
Dumbarton
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From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
DuncannounUS /ˈdʌŋkən/
United States dancer and pioneer of modern dance (1878-1927)
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
EdinburghnounUS /ˈedənbəroʊ/
the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
embarkverbUS /emˈbɑːrk/
go on board
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
ensigns
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From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
expedientadjectiveUS /ɪkˈspiːdiənt/
serving to promote your interest
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
field-officer
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From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
fileverbUS /faɪl/
record in a public office or in a court of law
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
recently made, produced, or harvested
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
a nonmetallic univalent element that is normally a colorless and odorless highly flammable diatomic gas; the simplest and lightest and most abundant element in the universe
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading 'The _route_--the _route_ has come!'
occupied or in the control of; often used in combination
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
HighlandersnounUS /ˈhaɪlændərz/
plural of “highlander” — a soldier in a Scottish regiment from the Highlands
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
ten 10s
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
of great significance or value
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
indefatigableadjectiveUS /ˌɪndɪˈfætɪɡəbəl/
showing sustained enthusiastic action with unflagging vitality
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
a small worthless amount
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
Johnstone
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From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
judgedverbUS /dʒʌdʒd/
past form of “judge” — determine the result of (a competition)
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
KnounUS /keɪ/
the basic unit of thermodynamic temperature adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
LieutenantsnounUS /luːˈtenənts/
plural of “lieutenant” — a commissioned military officer
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
LogannounUS /ˈloʊɡən/
a mountain peak in the St. Elias Range in the southwestern Yukon Territory in Canada (19,850 feet high)
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
MacnounUS /mæk/
a waterproof raincoat made of rubberized fabric
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
MajoradjectiveUS /ˈmeɪdʒər/
of greater importance or stature or rank
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
plural of “make” — a recognizable kind
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
march in a procession
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
used to say something is possible, or to give permission
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
momentousadjectiveUS /moʊˈmentəs/
of very great significance
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
the opening through which food is taken in and vocalizations emerge
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
used when the speaker is also the object of the action
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
place of business where professional or clerical duties are performed
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
used to mean any person in general, including the speaker
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
passesnounUS /ˈpæsəz/
plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
Pherson
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From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
pipersnounUS /ˈpaɪpərz/
plural of “piper” — someone who plays the bagpipe
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
readinessnounUS /ˈredinəs/
the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
receptionnounUS /rɪˈsepʃən/
the manner in which something is greeted
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
Rigg
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From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
an area within a building enclosed by walls and floor and ceiling
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
having or caused by an irregular surface
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
ROUTEnounUS /ruːt/
an established line of travel or access
From this reading THE ROUTE--WE SAIL.
traverse or travel on (a body of water)
From this reading THE ROUTE--WE SAIL.
sealverbUS /siːl/
make tight; secure against leakage
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
sergeant-major
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From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
sergeantsnounUS /ˈsɑːrdʒənts/
plural of “sergeant” — any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
statedadjectiveUS /ˈsteɪtɪd/
declared as fact; explicitly stated
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
subalterns
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From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE ROUTE--WE SAIL.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
tonnagenounUS /ˈtʌnədʒ/
a tax imposed on ships that enter the US; based on the tonnage of the ship
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
viz
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
viziernounUS /vɪˈzɪər/
A high-ranking political advisor or minister to the sovereign monarch.
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This important document, fresh under the seal of the Adjutant-General's office at Edinburgh, stated in usual form, that 'it was Her Majesty's pleasure that one field officer, two captains, four subalterns, six sergeants, three pipers, and two hundred rank and file of the --th regiment of Highlanders be held in readiness to march at such a time, as may be judged expedient, from the castle of Dumbarton, and to embark on board such tonnage as may be provided for their reception, and conveyance _to Constantinople_.'
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE ROUTE--WE SAIL.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
in the company of; together with
From this reading The field-officer was our rough and bearded Major Duncan Catanagh, K.H.; the captains were Mac Pherson and Logan; the subalterns, Lieutenants Rigg and Johnstone, with two ensigns--viz., Jack Belton and myself.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading What a commotion that momentous announcement makes in the little world of a barrack, as it passes from mouth to mouth--from the commanding officer to the adjutant, and from that indefatigable vizier to the sergeant-major--from mouth to mouth, and room to room!
