agitations
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From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
(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 It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE AS MR.
battlesnounUS /ˈbætəlz/
plural of “battle” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading During three months Colburne rested from marches, battles, fatigues, emotions.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
callousedadjectiveUS /ˈkæləst/
having calluses; having skin made tough and thick through wear
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
cannonnounUS /ˈkænən/
a large artillery gun that is usually on wheels
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant
From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE AS MR.
case-hardenedadjective
used of persons; emotionally hardened
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
COLBURNE
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From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE AS MR.
carefully weighed
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
all through a period, or at some point within it
From this reading During three months Colburne rested from marches, battles, fatigues, emotions.
emotionsnounUS /ɪˈmoʊʃənz/
plural of “emotion” — any strong feeling
From this reading During three months Colburne rested from marches, battles, fatigues, emotions.
an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
divisible by two
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
exposurenounUS /ɪkˈspoʊʒər/
vulnerability to the elements; to the action of heat or cold or wind or rain
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
fatiguesnounUS /fəˈtiːɡz/
military uniform worn by military personnel when doing menial labor
From this reading During three months Colburne rested from marches, battles, fatigues, emotions.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading During three months Colburne rested from marches, battles, fatigues, emotions.
highest in quality
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
majesticadjectiveUS /məˈdʒestɪk/
majestic in manner or bearing; superior to mundane matters
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
marchesnounUS /ˈmɑːrtʃɪz/
a region in central Italy
From this reading During three months Colburne rested from marches, battles, fatigues, emotions.
The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year
From this reading During three months Colburne rested from marches, battles, fatigues, emotions.
a form of address for a man
From this reading CAPTAIN COLBURNE AS MR.
musketrynoun
musketeers and their muskets collectively
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
newspapersnounUS /ˈnuːzpeɪpərz/
plural of “newspaper” — a daily or weekly publication on folded sheets; contains news and articles and advertisements
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
a judge of a probate court
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
(American football) a play that involves one player throwing the ball to a teammate
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
rallyverbUS /ˈræli/
gather
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
interpret something that is written or printed
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
not tired; refreshed as by sleeping or relaxing
From this reading During three months Colburne rested from marches, battles, fatigues, emotions.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
carry out
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
temporarilyadverbUS /ˌtempərˈerəli/
for a limited time only; not permanently
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading During three months Colburne rested from marches, battles, fatigues, emotions.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
tranquillitynounUS /træŋˈkwɪlɪti/
an untroubled state; free from disturbances
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
vigornounUS /ˈvɪɡər/
forceful exertion
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
in the company of; together with
From this reading It is to be considered that he had been case-hardened by war to all ordinary agitations; that exposure to cannon and musketry had so calloused him as that he could read newspapers with tranquillity.
Damaged or thinned by continuous use.
From this reading He was temporarily so worn out in body and mind that he could not even rally vigor enough to take an interest in any but the greatest of the majestic passing events.
