Chapter V

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

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

regarded with admiration

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

later than; following

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

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

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

plural of “back” — the posterior part of a human (or animal) body from the neck to the end of the spine

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

make calm or still

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

plural of “calf” — young of domestic cattle

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

plural of “cape” — a strip of land projecting into a body of water

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

plural of “citizen” — a native or naturalized member of a state or other political community

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

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

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

past form of “command” — be in command of

From this reading Our sergeant commanded them.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

something regarded with special favor or liking

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

decoration that is hung (as a tapestry) on a wall or over a window

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

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

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

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

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

immediately past

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

the superlative of “little” that can be used with mass nouns and is usually preceded by “the”; a quantifier meaning smallest in amount or extent or degree

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

engage in

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

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 I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

the force of workers available

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

the location of something surrounded by other things

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

not one and not the other of two

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading Our sergeant commanded them.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

plural of “pipe” — a tube with a small bowl at one end; used for smoking tobacco

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

with low volume

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

plural of “sabre” — a fencing sword with a v-shaped blade and a slightly curved handle

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

plural of “savage” — a member of an uncivilized people

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

perception by means of the eyes

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

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

From this reading Our sergeant commanded them.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

the act of smoking tobacco or other substances

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

make square

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

of the kind already mentioned

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

in or at that place or location

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

a special situation

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

a more or less definite period of time now or previously present

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

the act of adding decoration

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

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

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

fully apprehended as to purport or meaning or explanation

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

desired or wished for or sought

From this reading I wanted to call out, "Make haste, sergeant; let us make haste!" but neither he nor his men hurried in the least.

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

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

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

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.

a more or less vertical column of air whirling around itself as it moves over the surface of the Earth

From this reading At last, after seeing them come out of the whirlwind two or three times, it seemed almost an easy thing to do.

the cause or intention underlying an action or situation, especially in the phrase “the whys and wherefores”

From this reading I understood then why he was such a favorite with the officers, and why they always took his part against the citizens: there were not many such.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Those old soldiers, with their great shakos set square on their heads, their large capes hanging to the back of their calves, their sabres and cartridge-boxes on their backs, calm in the midst of these savages, reloading, trimming, and parrying as quietly as if they were smoking their pipes in the guard-house, were something to be admired.