Chapter XVIII

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

the state of being absent

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

an unfortunate mishap; especially one causing damage or injury

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

later than; following

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

(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 All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

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

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

eagerly desirous

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

subject to appointment

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

army unit smaller than a division

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

a general officer ranking below a major general

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

a race between candidates for elective office

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

to make a rush at or sudden attack upon, as in battle

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

characterized by a firm and humorless belief in the validity of your opinions

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

an opposing military force

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

to the same degree (often followed by “as”)

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

at any time

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

to or in any or all places

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

a deliberate act of omission

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

creating or arousing excitement

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

having lost your job

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

possessive form of “gray” — a neutral achromatic color midway between white and black

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

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

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

plural of “hope” — a specific instance of feeling hopeful

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

of the present time and place

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

come together

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

the force of workers available

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

used to form the superlative

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

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

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

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

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

affording pleasure; being in harmony with your taste or likings

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

plural of “prospect” — the possibility of future success

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

the state of having been made ready or prepared for use or action (especially military action)

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

plural of “rumour” — gossip (usually a mixture of truth and untruth) passed around by word of mouth

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

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

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

to a severe or serious degree

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

for a short time

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

the act of firing a projectile

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

in the near future

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

plural of “stranger” — anyone who does not belong in the environment in which they are found

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

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

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading War—war!

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

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

From this reading Rumours of war were now heard everywhere, and I soon received orders to hold the regiment in readiness for immediate service.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

people who are wounded

From this reading THE GWALIOR CAMPAIGN Expedition to Gwalior—In command of the regiment—Brigadier Black—His accident—I am appointed to the command of the brigade—Battle of Punniar—In General Gray’s absence I order a charge on the enemy’s guns—Severely wounded SHORTLY after this we had more pleasant and exciting hopes and prospects.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading Most of our officers were young, and, with the exception of myself, I believe not one of them had ever seen a shot fired in earnest.

a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)

From this reading All our men were equally strangers to a campaign, but all were full of ardour and zeal, and most anxious to meet an enemy.