Chapter II

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

From this reading A SKIRMISH.

(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 "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

terminate

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

past form of “cock” — tilt or slant to one side

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; has a narrow tube and a flared bell and is played by means of valves

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

separate with or as if with an instrument

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

a stiff flour pudding steamed or boiled usually and containing e.g. currants and raisins and citron

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

be afraid or feel anxious or apprehensive about a possible or probable situation or event

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

plural of “fellow” — a boy or man

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading "Nothing of this kind is impossible to the Scots Greys!" replied the young officer, proudly.

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

a sheath (usually leather) for carrying a handgun

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

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

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

not capable of occurring or being accomplished or dealt with

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

having or showing a tender and considerate and helpful nature; used especially of persons and their behavior

From this reading "Nothing of this kind is impossible to the Scots Greys!" replied the young officer, proudly.

a male relative

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

place in proper rank

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

The element of a person that enables awareness and thought.

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Nothing of this kind is impossible to the Scots Greys!" replied the young officer, proudly.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading "Nothing of this kind is impossible to the Scots Greys!" replied the young officer, proudly.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

plural of “piece” — a separate part of a whole

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

a firearm that is held and fired with one hand

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

with pride; in a proud manner

From this reading "Nothing of this kind is impossible to the Scots Greys!" replied the young officer, proudly.

a German inhabitant of Prussia

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

with speed

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

inflected form of “reply” — react verbally

From this reading "Nothing of this kind is impossible to the Scots Greys!" replied the young officer, proudly.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

the dialect of English used in Scotland

From this reading "Nothing of this kind is impossible to the Scots Greys!" replied the young officer, proudly.

any of several noncommissioned officer ranks in the Army or Air Force or Marines ranking above a corporal

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

term of address for a man

From this reading "I fear, sir, it is impossible to break through," said Sergeant Duff, as he cocked his holster pistol.

a minor short-term fight

From this reading A SKIRMISH.

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading "Nothing of this kind is impossible to the Scots Greys!" replied the young officer, proudly.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading "We must charge and break through those fellows," said he, coolly and rapidly, "or we shall all be taken and cut to pieces."

which person or people

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.

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

From this reading Our young Cornet Keith never for an instant lost his presence of mind, for he came of a brave stock, the old Keiths of Inverugie; thus he was a near kinsman of Marshal Keith, who fell at the head of the Prussian army on the plain of Hochkirchen.