Chapter I

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

regarded with deep or rapturous love (especially as if for a god)

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

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

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

aroused to action

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

a nobleman (in various countries) of varying rank

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But between the lieutenant of romance and the lieutenant of stern reality there is a gulf.

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From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

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From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

a public building for gambling and entertainment

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

plural of “circle” — ellipse in which the two axes are of equal length; a plane curve generated by one point moving at a constant distance from a fixed point

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

under normal conditions

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

to a great extent or degree

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

make or cause to be or to become

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

marked by a tendency to find and call attention to errors and flaws

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

past form of “differ” — be different

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

manner of acting or controlling yourself

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

enlightening or uplifting so as to encourage intellectual or moral improvement

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

(of e.g. fabric design) adorned with patterns

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

a group of followers or enthusiasts

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

usually; as a rule

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

a republic in central Europe; split into East Germany and West Germany after World War II and reunited in 1990

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

an arm of a sea or ocean partly enclosed by land; larger than a bay

From this reading But between the lieutenant of romance and the lieutenant of stern reality there is a gulf.

the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

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

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

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

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

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

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

a feeling of righteous anger

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

arousing or holding the attention

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

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

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

plural of “lady” — a polite name for any woman

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

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From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

full of life and energy

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading What is commonly called the "military novel," has, of course, long been known in Germany, but it differed considerably from the new species.

past form of “manage” — be successful; achieve a goal

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

to a great degree or extent

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

an extended fictional work in prose; usually in the form of a story

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

having official authority or sanction

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

advanced in years; (“aged” is pronounced as two syllables)

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

the complex of all the attributes--behavioral, temperamental, emotional and mental--that characterize a unique individual

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

plural of “picture” — a visual representation (of an object or scene or person or abstraction) produced on a surface

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

all of your experiences that determine how things appear to you

From this reading But between the lieutenant of romance and the lieutenant of stern reality there is a gulf.

past form of “regard” — deem to be

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

a relationship between two lovers

From this reading But between the lieutenant of romance and the lieutenant of stern reality there is a gulf.

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From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

(biology) taxonomic group whose members can interbreed

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

of a stern or strict bearing or demeanor; forbidding in aspect

From this reading But between the lieutenant of romance and the lieutenant of stern reality there is a gulf.

not in physical motion

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

behave violently, as if in state of a great anger

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But between the lieutenant of romance and the lieutenant of stern reality there is a gulf.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

the rise of something

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

a garment that covers the head and face

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

precisely as stated

From this reading Readers have now before them the lieutenant of reality, and the uplifting of the veil on his interesting, if not very edifying, personality and doings, has aroused in Germany a curious storm of indignation, especially in army and official circles.

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From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

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

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

used to ask for information about something

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

which person or people

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).

in the company of; together with

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

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

From this reading LIEUTENANT BILSE, Beyerlein, and Baron von Schlicht,[A] the author of the present work, with their many less-known followers, have managed among them to create what may be regarded as a novel of a new species--the "critical" military novel.

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

From this reading The older military novel gave more or less lively pictures of camp, garrison and casino life, and the gay young lieutenant who generally figured as hero was much adored by ladies (as indeed he still is).