Chapter IV

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading “We were expecting you,” answered Edith, giving her hand to Thorne.

large but transportable armament

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

bending the head or body or knee as a sign of reverence or submission or shame or greeting

From this reading “Miss Varney,” he said, bowing low.

an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

an outer garment that has sleeves and covers the body from shoulder down; worn outdoors

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

a supporter of the Confederate States of America

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

the opposition or dissimilarity of things that are compared

From this reading In every particular he was a marked contrast to Lieutenant Maxwell.

past form of “display” — to show, make visible or apparent

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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From this reading “We were expecting you,” answered Edith, giving her hand to Thorne.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading In every particular he was a marked contrast to Lieutenant Maxwell.

your basis for belief or disbelief; knowledge on which to base belief

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

-ing form of “expect” — regard something as probable or likely

From this reading “We were expecting you,” answered Edith, giving her hand to Thorne.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

the act of giving

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading “We were expecting you,” answered Edith, giving her hand to Thorne.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading “We were expecting you,” answered Edith, giving her hand to Thorne.

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From this reading “Here’s Captain Thorne, mamma!”

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

worthy of being honored; entitled to honor and respect

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

not the right size or shape

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

impairment of normal physiological function affecting part or all of an organism

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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

From this reading In every particular he was a marked contrast to Lieutenant Maxwell.

a badge worn to show official position

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

a commissioned military officer

From this reading In every particular he was a marked contrast to Lieutenant Maxwell.

less than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading “Miss Varney,” he said, bowing low.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading “Here’s Captain Thorne, mamma!”

strongly marked; easily noticeable

From this reading In every particular he was a marked contrast to Lieutenant Maxwell.

a cgs unit of magnetic flux equal to the flux perpendicular to an area of 1 square centimeter in a magnetic field of 1 gauss

From this reading In every particular he was a marked contrast to Lieutenant Maxwell.

fail to perceive or to catch with the senses or the mind

From this reading “Miss Varney,” he said, bowing low.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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 ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

very light colored; highly diluted with white

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

unique or specific to a person or thing or category

From this reading In every particular he was a marked contrast to Lieutenant Maxwell.

new

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

freed from illness or injury

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading “Miss Varney,” he said, bowing low.

only a very short time before

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

past form of “show” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

plural of “sleeve” — the part of a garment that is attached at the armhole and that provides a cloth covering for the arm

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

soiled or likely to soil with dirt or grime

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

Having little thickness or extent.

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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From this reading “Miss Varney,” he said, bowing low.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading “We were expecting you,” answered Edith, giving her hand to Thorne.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

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

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

Damaged or thinned by continuous use.

From this reading ORDERS TO CAPTAIN THORNE On the sleeves of Captain Thorne’s coat the insignia of a Captain of Confederate Artillery were displayed; his uniform was worn, soiled, and ill-fitting, giving honourable evidence of hard service; his face was pale and thin and showed signs of recent illness, from which he had scarcely recovered.

the person or people being spoken to

From this reading “We were expecting you,” answered Edith, giving her hand to Thorne.