Chapter XXV

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

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

later than; following

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

(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 He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

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

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

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

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

(used of persons or the military) characterized by having or bearing arms

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

in or to or toward a former location

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

in addition to; as well as

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

the two together, not just one

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

plural of “boy” — a youthful male person

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

a person who breeds animals

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

temporary living quarters specially built by the army for soldiers

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

plural of “captain” — an officer holding a rank below a major but above a lieutenant

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

past form of “commence” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

plural of “commission” — a special group delegated to consider some matter

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

-ing form of “consist” — originate

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

the act of passengers and crew getting off of a ship or aircraft

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

in deplorable condition

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

plural of “doctor” — a licensed medical practitioner

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

an instrumentality needed for an undertaking or to perform a service

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

apart from; not including

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

plural of “fever” — a rise in the temperature of the body; frequently a symptom of infection

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

a piece of land cleared of trees and usually enclosed

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

(of materials or goods) brought to the desired final state

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

a powerful effect or influence

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

plural of “force” — a powerful effect or influence

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

set up or found

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

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

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

plural of “gun” — a weapon that discharges a missile at high velocity (especially from a metal tube or barrel)

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

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

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

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

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

comparative of “heavy” — of comparatively great physical weight or density

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

occupied or in the control of; often used in combination

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

plural of “implement” — instrumentation (a piece of equipment or tool) used to effect an end

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

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

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

inflected form of “instal” — set up for use

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

plural of “insurgent” — a person who takes part in an armed rebellion against the constituted authority (especially in the hope of improving conditions)

From this reading LEAGUED WITH INSURGENTS.

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

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

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

From this reading LEAGUED WITH INSURGENTS.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

a tropical tree or shrub bearing fruit that germinates while still on the tree and having numerous prop roots that eventually form an impenetrable mass and are important in land building

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

the force of workers available

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

belonging to the modern era; since the Middle Ages

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

hybrid offspring of a male donkey and a female horse; usually sterile

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

the time of day immediately following sunset

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

plural of “obstacle” — something immaterial that stands in the way and must be circumvented or surmounted

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

any cohesive unit such as a military company

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

a perceptual structure

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

having the qualities or effects of a poison

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

past form of “provide” — give something useful or necessary to

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

characterized by socially or conventionally acceptable morals

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

the shore of a sea or ocean

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

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

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

plural of “swamp” — low land that is seasonally flooded; has more woody plants than a marsh and better drainage than a bog

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

apparatus used to communicate at a distance over a wire (usually in Morse code)

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

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

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

a subdivision of a particular kind of thing

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

reflecting the latest information or changes

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

used of high or hilly country

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

the act of using

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

precisely as stated

From this reading By nightfall General Ruiz had installed his forces on an upland about half-a-mile back from the seacoast as the night-air among the coast-hugging mangrove swamps is very poisonous and a great breeder of fevers.

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

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

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.

(often used as a combining form) in a good or proper or satisfactory manner or to a high standard (“good” is a nonstandard dialectal variant for “well”)

From this reading Altogether, except for the dilapidated state of his men, General Ruiz was fairly well provided with the implements of modern warfare.

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

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

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

From this reading He had, the boys found, quite a respectable equipment, consisting—besides his actual force, all of whom were armed with rifles of more or less use and modern type—of two doctors, both of whom held commissions as captains; a field telegraph outfit and four telegraphers; two machine-firing guns and three mule guns, besides some heavier field-guns of a less up-to-date pattern.

in the company of; together with

From this reading LEAGUED WITH INSURGENTS.

exert oneself by doing mental or physical work for a purpose or out of necessity

From this reading Some six hours after the work of debarkation had commenced it—in spite of the obstacles—was finished and the task of setting up camp was begun.