Chapter X

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

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

later than; following

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

surrounded by; in the company of

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

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

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

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

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

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

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

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

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

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From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

stay clear from; keep away from; keep out of the way of someone or something

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

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

From this reading Come what may, the duty must be done.

a piece of furniture that provides a place to sleep

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

a small vessel for travel on water

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

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From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

placed in a grave

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

inflected form of “catch” — discover or come upon accidentally, suddenly, or unexpectedly; catch somebody doing something or in a certain state

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

a path over which electrical signals can pass

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

a city of southeastern Pennsylvania on the Delaware river (an industrial suburb of Philadelphia)

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

possessive form of “colonel” — 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 This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

plural of “combination” — a collection of things that have been combined; an assemblage of separate parts or qualities

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

have or possess in combination

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Come what may, the duty must be done.

the process of giving careful thought to something

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

seemingly without interruption

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

traveling across

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

any of numerous composite plants having flower heads with well-developed ray flowers usually arranged in a single whorl

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

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From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

past form of “depend” — be contingent upon (something that is elided)

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

a branch of knowledge

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

having made preparations

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading Come what may, the duty must be done.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading Come what may, the duty must be done.

-ing form of “embark” — go on board

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

artifact made by weaving or felting or knitting or crocheting natural or synthetic fibers

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

plural of “fortune” — an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

set up or found

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

the act of departing

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

destroyed or killed

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

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

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

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From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

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

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

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

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

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From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

implied though not directly expressed; inherent in the nature of something

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

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

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

in truth (often tends to intensify)

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

having many complexly arranged elements; elaborate

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

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

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

a central cohesive source of support and stability

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

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From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

the collection of rules imposed by authority

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

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From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

engage in

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Come what may, the duty must be done.

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From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

with respect to moral principles

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

any of numerous small rodents typically resembling diminutive rats having pointed snouts and small ears on elongated bodies with slender usually hairless tails

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Come what may, the duty must be done.

gather or bring together

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

the cardinal number that is the sum of eight and one

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

despite anything to the contrary (usually preceding a concession)

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

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

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

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

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

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 This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

having superior power and influence

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

a diversion that occupies one's time and thoughts (usually pleasantly)

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

plural of “phase” — any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

in accord with physical laws

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

a basic generalization that is accepted as true and that can be used as a basis for reasoning or conduct

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

-ing form of “propose” — make a proposal, declare a plan for something

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

any competition

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

line that is the commercial organization responsible for operating a system of transportation for trains that pull passengers or freight

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

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From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

belonging to or concerning a regiment

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

certainty based on past experience

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

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From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

plural of “scheme” — an elaborate and systematic plan of action

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

similar things placed in order or happening one after another

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

in an aggressive manner

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

an active diversion requiring physical exertion and competition

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

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

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

not in physical motion

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

past form of “subject” — cause to experience or suffer or make liable or vulnerable to

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

carry out

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

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

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

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

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

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

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

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From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

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

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

being four more than twenty

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

the act of using

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

unwillingness to tell lies

From this reading Thus it fell out that he found himself embarking at Holyhead amongst a stream of passengers in the mid-day boat for Dublin, having caught the mail-train at Chester by a series of intricate combinations, and an implicit reliance on the veracity of Bradshaw.

plural of “vicissitude” — a variation in circumstances or fortune at different times in your life or in the development of something

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

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

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

used to ask for information about something

From this reading Come what may, the duty must be done.

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

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

which person or people

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

including all components without exception; being one unit or constituting the full amount or extent or duration; complete

From this reading AT SEA In the British army, notwithstanding the phases and vicissitudes to which it is subjected, discipline still remains a paramount consideration--the keystone of its whole fabric.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

in the company of; together with

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Daisy, buried in Kildare, rising at day-break, going to bed at nine, looking sharply after the preparation of Satanella, could not avoid crossing the Channel for "muster," to re-cross it within twenty-four hours, that he might take part in the great race on which his fortunes now depended--to use his own expression, which was to "make him a man or a mouse."

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

From this reading This is the great principle of action; and, in obedience to its law, young officers, who combine pleasure with military avocations, are continually on the move to and from head-quarters, by road, railway, or steam-boat--here to-day, gone to-morrow; proposing for themselves, indeed, many schemes of sport and pastime, but disposed of, morally and physically, by the regimental orders and the colonel's will.