Chapter XIX

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From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

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

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

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

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

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

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

a town in Louisiana on the Red River

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

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

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

past form of “behave” — behave in a certain manner; show a certain behavior; conduct or comport oneself

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

see with attention

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

the childhood of a boy

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

cause to change; make different; cause a transformation

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

rid of obstructions

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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 He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading The wind was favourable, though high, and in little more than two days he landed at his destination.

the place designated as the end (as of a race or journey)

From this reading The wind was favourable, though high, and in little more than two days he landed at his destination.

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

capital and largest city and major port of the Irish Republic

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

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

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

the capital of Scotland; located in the Lothian Region on the south side of the Firth of Forth

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

an adequate quantity; a quantity that is large enough to achieve a purpose

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

encouraging or approving or pleasing

From this reading The wind was favourable, though high, and in little more than two days he landed at his destination.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

dismiss, usually for economic reasons

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

unflinching in battle or action

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

largest city in Scotland; a port on the Clyde in west central Scotland; one of the great shipbuilding centers of the world

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

the father of your father or mother

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

possessive form of “grandfather” — the father of your father or mother

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

greater than normal in degree or intensity or amount

From this reading The wind was favourable, though high, and in little more than two days he landed at his destination.

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

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

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

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

the first month of the year; begins 10 days after the winter solstice

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

and nothing more

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

owning or consisting of land or real estate

From this reading The wind was favourable, though high, and in little more than two days he landed at his destination.

being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

prolonged unfulfilled desire or need

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

occurring by chance

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

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 GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

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

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

a yellow trivalent metallic element of the rare earth group; occurs in monazite and bastnasite in association with cerium and lanthanum and praseodymium

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

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

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

on one occasion

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

above and across; more than

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

a collection of things wrapped or boxed together

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

(Old Testament) the second wife of Jacob and mother of Joseph and Benjamin

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

the work of a sailor

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

the contentment one feels when one has fulfilled a desire, need, or expectation

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

plural of “scene” — the place where some action occurs

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

transport commercially

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading The coach road to Edinburgh was clear, and he was lucky enough to find a ship just starting for Inverness.

(especially of weather) affected or characterized by storms or commotion

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading The wind was favourable, though high, and in little more than two days he landed at his destination.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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

From this reading GRANDFATHER GOES ON FURLOUGH--A CHANGE AND MANY A CHANGE--POOR LITTLE RACHEL--BATTLE OF ALEXANDRIA--THE GALLANT 42ND--NIGHTFALL ON THE FIELD OF BATTLE.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading The wind was favourable, though high, and in little more than two days he landed at his destination.

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

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

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

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.

at the time that

From this reading He had behaved so entirely to the satisfaction of his officers and colonel, that when a longing came over him to behold once more the scenes of his boyhood, a furlough was at once granted to him, and, in a sailing packet, stormy and cold though the weather was, he left Dublin for Glasgow.

air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure

From this reading The wind was favourable, though high, and in little more than two days he landed at his destination.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading Late in the year 1800, or early in January, 1801, my grandfather's company were doing duty in Dublin.