Chapter I

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

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

(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 This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

in addition

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

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

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

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

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

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

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

an army unit usually consisting of a headquarters and three or more companies

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

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

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

third-person singular of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

a written work or composition that has been published (printed on pages bound together)

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

Bound written or printed works.

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

get temporarily

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

obtain by purchase; acquire by means of a financial transaction

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

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

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

feeling or showing worry or solicitude

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

plural of “concern” — something that interests you because it is important or affects you

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

devoted to a cause or ideal or purpose

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

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From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

disappointingly unsuccessful

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

divisible by two

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

relatively long in duration; tediously protracted

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

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

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

more distant in especially space or time

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

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

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

being ten more than thirty

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

plural of “friend” — a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

United States jurist and chief justice of the United States Supreme Court (1833-1910)

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

come into the possession of something concrete or abstract

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

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From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

a metal stretcher with wheels

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

respectful deference

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

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

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

the act of designating or identifying something

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

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

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

a message received and understood

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

a unit of electrical energy equal to the work done when a current of one ampere passes through a resistance of one ohm for one second

From this reading & J., LTD.

go away from a place

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

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From this reading & J., LTD.

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 book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

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

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

mean or intend to express or convey

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

a form of address for a man

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

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From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

and nothing more

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

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From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

a symptom of some physical hurt or disorder

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

plural of “platoon” — a military unit that is a subdivision of a company; usually has a headquarters and two or more squads; usually commanded by a lieutenant

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

a copy of a printed work offered for distribution

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

plural of “reader” — a person who enjoys reading

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

any object that is left unused or still extant

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

comparative of “short” — primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

one by one; one at a time

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

plural of “stand” — a support or foundation

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

restricted to something

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

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

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

in or at that place or location

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

a special situation

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

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

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

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

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

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

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

literature in metrical form

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading So that, under the single name and sign of homage and affection, I would desire such readers as come to me to add also: [A] The publication of Battalion Nos. being strictly forbidden by the Military Authorities, we have to leave the identification of the platoons referred to by Mr. Gurney to those whom it concerns.--S.

which person or people

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

used to talk about the future, or about willingness

From this reading I fear that those who buy the book (or even borrow), to get information about the Gloucesters will be disappointed.

in a willing manner

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

produce a literary work

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.

the act of creating written works

From this reading This book stands dedicated to one only of my friends, but there are many others to whom I would willingly dedicate singly and in state, if that did not mean the writing of forty books of verse and dedications--a terrible thing for all concerned.

but in spite of that

From this reading Even as I write the list becomes fuller, farther extended, yet a soldier must face pain, and so it remains shorter by far than might be.