used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
aboveprepositionUS /əˈbʌv/
higher than, or over, something
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
approvalnounUS /əˈpruːvəl/
the formal act of approving
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
attributesnounUS /ˈætrəbjuːts/
plural of “attribute” — a construct whereby objects or individuals can be distinguished
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
BarracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
earlier than; in front of
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
on the far side of; further than
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
carbinenounUS /ˈkɑːrbaɪn/
light automatic rifle
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
CavalrynounUS /ˈkævəlri/
troops trained to fight on horseback
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
unvarying in nature
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
disciplinedadjectiveUS /ˈdɪsəplənd/
obeying the rules
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
one or the other of two
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
having unexpected good fortune
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
the side that is forward or prominent
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
gentleman-private
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From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
giganticadjectiveUS /dʒaɪˈɡæntɪk/
so exceedingly large or extensive as to suggest a giant or mammoth
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
throw a glance at; take a brief look at
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
pleasing in appearance especially by reason of conformity to ideals of form and proportion
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
hasauxiliary verbUS /hæz/
the form of “have” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
helmetnounUS /ˈhelmət/
armor plate that protects the head
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
heroicadjectiveUS /hɪˈroʊɪk/
very imposing or impressive; surpassing the ordinary (especially in size or scale)
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
a period of time assigned for work
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
a social unit living together
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
insensibleadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈsensəbəl/
incapable of physical sensation
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
Knightsbridge
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From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
prefer or wish to do something
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
Majesty'snounUS /ˈmædʒəstiz/
possessive form of “majesty” — impressiveness in scale or proportion
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
marvelverbUS /ˈmɑːrvəl/
be amazed at
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
MESSnounUS /mes/
a state of confusion and disorderliness
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
moustaches
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From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
not any; not one
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
overallsnounUS /ˈoʊvərɔːlz/
plural of “overall” — (usually plural) work clothing consisting of denim trousers (usually with a bib and shoulder straps)
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
pacesnounUS /ˈpeɪsɪz/
plural of “pace” — the rate of moving (especially walking or running)
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
go across or through
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
plural of “person” — a human being
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
plumedadjective
having or covered with or abounding in plumes
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
presumedverbUS /prəˈzuːmd/
past form of “presume” — take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
pridesnounUS /praɪdz/
plural of “pride” — a feeling of self-respect and personal worth
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
put into a certain place or abstract location
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
housing available for people to live in
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
past form of “render” — cause to become
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
not move; be in a resting position
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
sentrynounUS /ˈsentri/
a person employed to keep watch for some anticipated event
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
activities associated with sexual intercourse
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
relative darkness caused by light rays being intercepted by an opaque body
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
spursnounUS /spɜːrz/
plural of “spur” — a verbalization that encourages you to attempt something
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
staturenounUS /ˈstætʃər/
high level of respect gained by impressive development or achievement
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
stupendousadjectiveUS /stuːˈpendəs/
so great in size or force or extent as to elicit awe
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
plural of “thought” — the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
toweringadjectiveUS /ˈtaʊərɪŋ/
of imposing height; especially standing out above others
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
underprepositionUS /ˈʌndər/
below or beneath something; less than
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
unqualifiedadjectiveUS /ənˈkwɑːlɪfaɪd/
not limited or restricted
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level
From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
the act of using
From this reading It is fortunate that constant use has rendered him insensible to admiration.
watch-setting
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From this reading THE OFFICERS' MESS A gigantic sentry of her Majesty's Household Cavalry paces up and down in front of the officers' quarters at Knightsbridge Barracks some two hours before watch-setting.
wearinessnounUS /ˈwɪrinəs/
temporary loss of strength and energy resulting from hard physical or mental work
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
any or all of a kind, it does not matter which
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading They marvel at his stature, his spurs, his carbine, his overalls, his plumed helmet, towering high above their heads, and the stupendous moustaches, on which this gentleman-private prides himself more than on all the rest of his heroic attributes put together.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Few persons of either sex pass under his nose without a glance of unqualified approval.
but in spite of that
From this reading Beyond a shade of disciplined weariness, there is no expression whatever on his handsome face, yet it is to be presumed that the man has his thoughts too, like another.
