Chapter XIX

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

(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 Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

following the length of something from one end toward the other

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

prior to a specified or implied time

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

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

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

declared publicly; made widely known

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

(usually followed by “to”) naturally disposed toward

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

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

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

for the reason that

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

a supporter who accepts something as true

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

at or to a lower level than something

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

plural of “boot” — footwear that covers the whole foot and lower leg

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

eat an early morning meal

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

a slight wind (usually refreshing)

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

rub with a brush, or as if with a brush

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

an imaginary monster used to frighten children

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

the act of burning something

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

hairy aromatic perennial herb having whorls of small white purple-spotted flowers in a terminal spike; used in the past as a domestic remedy; strongly attractive to cats

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

past form of “clean” — make clean by removing dirt, filth, or unwanted substances from

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

a beverage consisting of an infusion of ground coffee beans

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

possessive form of “colonel” — a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

in mental comfort; without stress

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

a phenomenon that follows and is caused by some previous phenomenon

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

plural of “cook” — someone who cooks food

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

travel across or pass over

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

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

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

the time during which someone's life continues

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

an effort that is inconvenient

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

earlier in time; previously

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

divisible by two

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

(usually followed by “with” or used as a combining form) generously supplied with

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

marked by firm determination or resolution; not shakable

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

the cardinal number that is the sum of three and one

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

past form of “gaze” — look at with fixed eyes

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

the act of acquiring something

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

a flash of light (especially reflected light)

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

activity leading to skilled behavior

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

a man skilled in equitation

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

a period of time equal to 1/24th of a day

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

feeling hunger; feeling a need or desire to eat food

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

the act of inclining; bending forward

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

and nothing more

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

plural of “kitchen” — a room equipped for preparing meals

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

indicating the most important performer or role

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

of comparatively little physical weight or density

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

in a slow, leisurely or prolonged way

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

lacking zest or vivacity

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

the force of workers available

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

(of soil) soft and watery

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

situated farthest north

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

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

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

plural of “pair” — a set of two similar things considered as a unit

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

past form of “pass” — go across or through

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

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

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

hasty and without attention to detail; not thorough

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

inflected form of “permit” — consent to, give permission

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

a geometric element that has position but no extension

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

the original amount of a debt on which interest is calculated

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

housing available for people to live in

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

done or occurring in a brief period of time

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

-ing form of “restrain” — to close within bounds, or otherwise limit or deprive of free movement

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

precisely, exactly

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

inflected form of “ride” — sit and travel on the back of animal, usually while controlling its motions

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

an arrangement of objects or people side by side in a line

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

Identical; not different.

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

of hair color; pale yellowish to yellowish brown

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

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

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

a sensation of cold that often marks the start of an infection and the development of a fever

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

the act of singing vocal music

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

an elevated geological formation

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

without speed (“slow” is sometimes used informally for “slowly”)

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

the noise of something spattering or sputtering explosively

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

use up a period of time in a specific way

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

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

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

plural of “steed” — (literary) a spirited horse for state of war

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

move an implement through

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

an enlarged and muscular saclike organ of the alimentary canal; the principal organ of digestion

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

a natural body of running water flowing on or under the earth

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

a following of one thing after another in time

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

a state of acute pain

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

profane or obscene expression usually of surprise or anger

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

carry out

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

the fifth day of the week; the fourth working day

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

a well-substantiated explanation of some aspect of the natural world; an organized system of accepted knowledge that applies in a variety of circumstances to explain a specific set of phenomena

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

a special situation

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

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

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

a shaky motion

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

plural of “trooper” — a soldier in a motorized army unit

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

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

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

not characteristic of or befitting a profession or one engaged in a profession

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

up to a particular time

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

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

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

the topmost one of two

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

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

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

the act of traveling by foot

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

at the time that

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

in or at the place that

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

the sound made by something moving rapidly or by steam coming out of a small aperture

From this reading In Pelham’s regiment the principal difficulty seemed to be that of restraining the men from whistling or singing at their work,—a thing which could not be permitted, because it was unprofessional from a military point of view.

plural of “willow” — any of numerous deciduous trees and shrubs of the genus Salix

From this reading Four days afterward, at even an earlier hour, just as the first trembling of the willows along the stream announced the stir of the morning breeze, two troopers forded the Sandy below the garrison and rode slowly up the slope to the parade.

a framework of wood or metal that contains a glass windowpane and is built into a wall or roof to admit light or air

From this reading Inclining to the right, the leading horseman rode at rapid walk along under officers’ row, under the colonel’s quarters, at an upper window of which he gazed lingeringly as he passed; under in succession all the others until he came to the northernmost building.

in the company of; together with

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.

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

From this reading A light was burning at the guard-house, and others were gleaming in the company kitchens where the cooks were already at work getting coffee and breakfast for the men, for old Catnip was a firm believer in the theory that a soldier was far more apt to take an interest in the grooming of his horse when his own stomach was comfortably filled than when he was suffering for his breakfast.

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

From this reading As a consequence, stable-duty was not the bugbear in the —th that it was in other regiments, where the men had to spend an hour or more, shivering and hungry and cross, spattering away with curry-comb and brush, and swearing _sotto voce_ at their steeds in the same listless and perfunctory manner with which they would have cleaned several muddy pairs of boots.