Chapter V

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

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

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

in addition

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

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

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

react verbally

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

the act of bringing something to bear; using it for a particular purpose

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

subject to appointment

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

earlier than; in front of

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person)

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

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 In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

used of a height or viewpoint

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

freedom from doubt; belief in yourself and your abilities

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

the feeling of being displeased or annoyed or dissatisfied with someone or something

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

past form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

a person who holds a commissioned rank in the United States Navy or the United States Coast Guard; below lieutenant junior grade

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

(used as intensives reflecting the speaker's attitude) it is sincerely the case that

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

made afraid

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

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

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

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

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

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

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

the lack of knowledge or education

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

to furnish incriminating evidence to an officer of the law (usually in return for favors)

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

in the recent past

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

the position of a lieutenant

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

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

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

engage in

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

the person speaking, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

used with “to” to say what is right or advisable

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

being complete of its kind and without defect or blemish

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

an amount of time

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

plural of “pig” — domestic swine

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

a republic in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; Portuguese explorers and colonists in the 15th and 16th centuries created a vast overseas empire (including Brazil)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

a message issued in behalf of some product or cause or idea or person or institution

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

past form of “regain” — get or find back; recover the use of

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

reestablish on a new, usually improved, basis or make new or like new

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading I had never seen him, having lately been appointed from another regiment.

take hold of; grab

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

(of something seen or heard) clearly defined

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

-ing form of “solicit” — make a solicitation or entreaty for something; request urgently or persistently

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

the Romance language spoken in most of Spain and the countries colonized by Spain

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

express in words

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading This frightened me a little, for I now dreaded his displeasure also, for he was a perfect stranger to me.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading I received a sharp answer informing me that I ought to make my application through the officer commanding my regiment.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

not usual or common or ordinary

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

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

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

used to ask for information about something

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

people who are wounded

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

produce a literary work

From this reading In a few days I regained confidence and made up my mind to write and tell my colonel frankly what I had done in ignorance of the rules of the service, and begging him to renew my application to the Horse Guards.

inflected form of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.

a late time of life

From this reading THE BATTLE OF TALAVERA Gazetted to lieutenancy in 24th Regiment—Embarked for Portugal—Battle of Talavera—Wounded—Soldiers seize Spanish pigs I WAS not long at Selsea barracks before I wrote to the Horse Guards soliciting promotion, for I was then more than three years an ensign—an unusual period at that time.