Chapter XV

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

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

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

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

outward or visible aspect of a person or thing

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

the event of one object coming closer to another

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

being of the achromatic color of maximum darkness; having little or no hue owing to absorption of almost all incident light

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

of the color intermediate between green and violet; having a color similar to that of a clear unclouded sky

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

make by braiding or interlacing

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

(used of soaps or cleaning agents) having a substance (an abrasive or filler) added to increase effectiveness

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

past form of “call” — assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

plural of “cap” — a tight-fitting headdress

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

taking care or paying attention

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

a timepiece that shows the time of day

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

a religious residence especially for nuns

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

An unroofed area that is completely or partially enclosed by the walls of a house.

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

avoiding emotional involvement

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

dressed or clothed especially in fine attire; often used in combination

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

covered with a layer of dust

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

changed for (replaced by) something different

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

having a surface without slope, tilt in which no part is higher or lower than another

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

the Romance language spoken in France and in countries colonized by France

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

a movable barrier in a fence or wall

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

plural of “german” — a person of German nationality

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

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

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

any number of entities (members) considered as a unit

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

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

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

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

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

a German man; used before the name as a title equivalent to Mr in English

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

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

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

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

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

a short coat

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

a coarse durable twill-weave cotton fabric

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

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

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

a long pointed rod used as a tool or weapon

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

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 A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

a position on a scale of intensity or amount or quality

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

the force of workers available

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

being excited or provoked to the expression of an emotion

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

a bishop in Asia Minor who is associated with Santa Claus (4th century)

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

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

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

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

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

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

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

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

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

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

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

above and across; more than

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

making claim to or creating an appearance of (often undeserved) importance or distinction

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

one of four equal parts

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

an open way (generally public) for travel or transportation

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

a charge of ammunition for a single shot

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

past form of “salute” — propose a toast to

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

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

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

the cardinal number that is the sum of six and one

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

the piece of land on which something is located (or is to be located)

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

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

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

resistant to change of position or condition

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

plural of “stable” — a farm building for housing horses or other livestock

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

having a supporting base

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

carry out

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

understood in a certain way; made sense of

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

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

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

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

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

in the direction of

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

(usually in the plural) a garment extending from the waist to the knee or ankle, covering each leg separately

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

an enveloping or covering membrane or layer of body tissue

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

get undressed

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

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

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

unusually great in size or amount or degree or especially extent or scope

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

plural of “volunteer” — (military) a person who freely enlists for service

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

lacking refinement or cultivation or taste

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

the act of waiting (remaining inactive in one place while expecting something)

From this reading A detachment of cavalry, lance at shoulder, had taken up their station to the left by one of the stables, waiting their officer's command to take the road.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

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

From this reading "Herr Sergeant," said Jean, approaching the non-commissioned officer, carefully dressed, but of vulgar appearance, who, with a protecting and pretentious manner, was waiting for him by the group of volunteers.

(geology) the mechanical process of wearing or grinding something down (as by particles washing over it)

From this reading JOINING THE REGIMENT At a quarter to seven, Jean Oberlé, wearing a jacket and round cap, walked by the stable of the old French barracks of St. Nicholas, built on the site of a convent, now called by the Germans "Nikolaus Kaserne."

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

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

which person or people

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

in the company of; together with

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

the words that are spoken

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

possessive form of “year” — a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.

of the color intermediate between green and orange in the color spectrum; of something resembling the color of an egg yolk

From this reading Cavalry men in undress--light blue tunic with yellow braid, black trousers, and flat caps--moved here and there over vast, level, dusty grounds.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading He reached the iron gate, saluted the officer, exchanged a few words with him, and advanced towards a group of about a dozen young men, volunteers for a year's service, who were standing at the end of the courtyard, under the clock.