Chapter XXVII · Chapter 27

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

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

the quality of being able to perform; a quality that permits or facilitates achievement or accomplishment

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

arousing affect

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

how long something has existed

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

(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 In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

a cherished desire

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

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

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

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

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

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

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

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

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

plural of “aspirant” — an ambitious and aspiring young person

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

achieved or reached

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

past form of “attribute” — attribute or credit to

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

plural of “avenue” — a line of approach

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

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

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

the particular occupation for which you are trained

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

the act of continuing an activity without interruption

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE MEMOIR, UNTIL THE DEATH OF MR.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

overfilled or compacted or concentrated

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

the event of dying or departure from life

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE MEMOIR, UNTIL THE DEATH OF MR.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

a discrimination between things as different and distinct on the basis of their characteristics or attributes

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

having or causing a whirling sensation; liable to falling

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

one or the other of two

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

divisible by two

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

at any time

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

the quality of being suitable

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

the qualities of a hero or heroine; exceptional or heroic courage when facing danger (especially in battle)

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

usually; as a rule

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

prudent

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

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

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

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

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

a high place

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

possessive form of “hero” — a man distinguished by exceptional courage and nobility and strength

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

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

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

lacking in physical beauty or proportion

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

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

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

a power to affect persons or events especially power based on prestige etc

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

with jealousy

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

persons who make or amend or repeal laws

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

an account of the author's personal experiences

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE MEMOIR, UNTIL THE DEATH OF MR.

the force of workers available

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

any admirable quality or attribute

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

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

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

used to form the superlative

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

a form of address for a man

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE MEMOIR, UNTIL THE DEATH OF MR.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

the state of being known for some unfavorable act or quality

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE MEMOIR, UNTIL THE DEATH OF MR.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

plural of “page” — one side of one leaf (of a book or magazine or newspaper or letter etc.) or the written or pictorial matter it contains

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

beyond or deviating from the usual or expected

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

existing or coming before

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

the act of preferring

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

with considerable certainty; without much doubt

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

plural of “rank” — a row or line of people (especially soldiers or police) standing abreast of one another

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

with speed

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

plural of “regulation” — an authoritative rule

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

move upward

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

only a very short time before

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

past form of “serve” — serve a purpose, role, or function

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

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

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

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From this reading SHIPP.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

skills that are required for the life of soldier

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

lack of agreement or harmony

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

past form of “surpass” — distinguish oneself

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

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

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE MEMOIR, UNTIL THE DEATH OF MR.

causing a surge of emotion or excitement

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

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

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

past form of “trace” — follow, discover, or ascertain the course of development of something

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

two times

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

up to a particular time

From this reading CONTINUATION OF THE MEMOIR, UNTIL THE DEATH OF MR.

having great material or monetary value especially for use or exchange

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

precisely as stated

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading The military career, traced in the preceding pages, has probably never been surpassed either in homely, affecting narrative, or in thrilling scenes of war and strife, by that of any soldier of modern times.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

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

From this reading That Shipp did not rise more rapidly to the dizzy heights of a hero's ambition, in a much shorter time, may reasonably be attributed to the age in which he served, as well as to the peculiar regulations of our service, than to any deficiency of fitness, ability, courage, or even notoriety on his part.

belonging to which person

From this reading In the English army, all the avenues to preferment are generally so crowded by aspirants of merit and influence, and so jealously guarded by the legislature, that the best and most valuable soldiers--men whose services acquire a very early distinction--scarcely ever rise from the ranks to the elevation which Shipp twice attained by his gallantry and soldiership.