Chapter I · Chapter 1

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

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

later than; following

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

(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 However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

having a strong desire for success or achievement

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

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

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

at or in or to any place

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

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

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

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

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

take to be the case or to be true; accept without verification or proof

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

the area over which a bailiff has jurisdiction

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

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

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

plural of “case” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

power to direct or determine

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

the act that results in something coming to be

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

separated in space or coming from or going to a distance

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

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From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

associated with women and not with men

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

plural of “finger” — any of the terminal members of the hand (sometimes excepting the thumb)

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading GARRISON TALK.

brought together in one place

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

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

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

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

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

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

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

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

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

used to add a contrasting statement

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

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

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

plural of “instance” — an occurrence of something

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

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

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

apprehended with certainty

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

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

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

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

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

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 The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

a married woman (usually middle-aged with children) who is staid and dignified

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

plural of “method” — a way of doing something, especially a systematic way; implies an orderly logical arrangement (usually in steps)

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

the time that has elapsed

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

not disturbed by strife or turmoil or war

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

a bit with a bar mouthpiece that is designed to combine a curb and snaffle

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

suggesting or suitable for a picture; pretty as a picture

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

possession of controlling influence

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

a strong liking

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

have sovereign power

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

continued in your keeping or use or memory

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

markedly new or introducing radical change

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

that is looked for

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

exchange thoughts; talk with

From this reading GARRISON TALK.

a score in baseball made by a runner touching all four bases safely

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

not permanent; not lasting

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

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

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

in or at that place or location

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

any movable possession (especially articles of clothing)

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

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

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

to a degree exceeding normal or proper limits

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

entry to another's property without right or permission

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.

a porch along the outside of a building (sometimes partly enclosed)

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

precisely as stated

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

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

From this reading It was a picturesque group that assembled every pleasant morning on the veranda of the colonel's quarters.

at the time that

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

in or at the place that

From this reading The instances where some ambitious matron has sought to assume the control of the little military bailiwick known as "the garrison" are numerous indeed, but the fingers of one hand are too many to keep tally of the cases of prolonged and peaceful reign.

a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading There had been a time in the not very distant past of the regiment when the ladies gathered almost anywhere else in preference, but that was when Colonel Pelham had retained the command, and when his wife sought to rule the garrison after methods of her own devising.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading However successful may be such feminine usurpation for a time, it is at best but a temporary power, for women are of all things revolutionary.