Chapter VIII

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From this reading "And for St. Paddy's on the 17th?" asked the colonel.

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

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

later than; following

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

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

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading "And for St. Paddy's on the 17th?" asked the colonel.

pleasing to the eye or mind especially through beauty or charm

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

aerobic rod-shaped spore-producing bacterium; often occurring in chainlike formations; found primarily in soil

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

round object that is hit or thrown or kicked in games

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

blowing in violent and abrupt bursts

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

emitting or reflecting light readily or in large amounts

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

assets available for use in the production of further assets

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

a team of professional baseball players who play and travel together

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

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 "And for St. Paddy's on the 17th?" asked the colonel.

amazingly impressive; suggestive of the flashing of lightning

From this reading "It's a dazzling scene, and no end of fun."

past form of “discuss” — to consider or examine in speech or writing

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

having lost your job

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distributed or spread over a considerable extent

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From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading "It's a dazzling scene, and no end of fun."

plural of “engagement” — a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

unmistakably (“plain” is often used informally for “plainly”)

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

start firing a weapon

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intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

activities that are enjoyable or amusing

From this reading "It's a dazzling scene, and no end of fun."

brought together in one place

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the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

light informal conversation for social occasions

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

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a visitor to whom hospitality is extended

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

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

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

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

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

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From this reading "It's a dazzling scene, and no end of fun."

and nothing more

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immediately past

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

march in a procession

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

the force of workers available

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

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From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

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plural of “month” — one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

a jurist who interprets Muslim religious law

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

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

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

not any; not one

From this reading "It's a dazzling scene, and no end of fun."

plural of “occupation” — the principal activity in your life that you do to earn money

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

above and across; more than

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

possessive form of “paddy” — (ethnic slur) offensive term for a person of Irish descent

From this reading "And for St. Paddy's on the 17th?" asked the colonel.

a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

uncontrollably noisy

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

the cognitive process of understanding a written linguistic message

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

set down or registered in a permanent form especially on film or tape for reproduction

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

the place where some action occurs

From this reading "It's a dazzling scene, and no end of fun."

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

marked by exceptional merit

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

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

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make square

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

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From this reading "And for St. Paddy's on the 17th?" asked the colonel.

stay the same; remain in a certain state

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

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

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

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

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

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

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

widely or fully known

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

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

From this reading Parade had just been dismissed, and the officers of the second battalion --th Rifles had dispersed to their various occupations or engagements, with the exception of a small group which gathered round an attractive fire in the mess-room, and discussed the military and club gossip of the hour.

which person or people

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

a carpet woven on a Jacquard loom with loops like a Brussels carpet but having the loops cut to form a close velvety pile

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

in the company of; together with

From this reading A bright, blustering March morning was shining, with a cold glitter over the square of the well-known B---- Barracks, in that pleasant, rackety capital, Dublin, nearly three months after the interview last recorded.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.

used of the younger of two persons of the same name especially used to distinguish a son from his father

From this reading "Will you stay for the --th Dragoons' ball, on Thursday, Wilton?" said one of the younger men to our friend, who was reading a London paper, and dressed in mufti, evidently a guest.