Chapter V

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

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

(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 As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

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

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

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

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

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

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

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

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

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

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

plural of “bugle” — a brass instrument without valves; used for military calls and fanfares

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

unvarying in nature

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

a light leap by a horse in which both hind legs leave the ground before the forelegs come down

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

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

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

plural of “drum” — a musical percussion instrument; usually consists of a hollow cylinder with a membrane stretched across each end

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

conspicuously or grossly unconventional or unusual

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

elaboration of an interpretation by the use of decorative (sometimes fictitious) detail

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

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

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

plural of “event” — something that happens at a given place and time

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

capable of reproducing

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

marked by intense agitation or emotion

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

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

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

gleam or glow intermittently

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

move along rapidly and lightly; skim or dart

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading GENERAL RUBIO.

usually; as a rule

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

the quality of shining with a bright reflected light

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

the organization that is the governing authority of a political unit

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

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

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

plural of “horse” — solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

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

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

plural of “incident” — a single distinct event

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

free from external control and constraint

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

past form of “last” — persist for a specified period of time

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

a characteristic state or mode of living

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

machines or machine systems collectively

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

engage in

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

the common people generally

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

a republic in southern North America; became independent from Spain in 1810

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

having or showing great strength or force or intensity

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

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

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

plural of “nation” — a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

plural of “note” — a brief written record

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

tenaciously unwilling or marked by tenacious unwillingness to yield

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

plural of “offer” — the verbal act of offering

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

a possibility due to a favorable combination of circumstances

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

a judge of a probate court

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

a group of people who work together

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

participate in games or sport

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

third-person singular of “please” — give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

a political system in which the supreme power lies in a body of citizens who can elect people to represent them

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

not move; be in a resting position

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

uttered with a trill

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

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

From this reading GENERAL RUBIO.

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

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

express in words

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

past form of “seduce” — induce to have sex

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

having or emitting a high-pitched and sharp tone or tones

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

unusual or striking

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

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

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

skills that are required for the life of soldier

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

a parliamentary monarchy in southwestern Europe on the Iberian Peninsula; a former colonial power

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

plural of “standard” — a basis for comparison; a reference point against which other things can be evaluated

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.

plural of “state” — the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

being definitely out of the ordinary and unexpected; slightly odd or even a bit weird

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

make a strenuous or labored effort

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

the cardinal number that is the sum of nine and one; the base of the decimal system

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

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

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

used when the people doing the action are also its object

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

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

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

always the same; showing a single form or character in all occurrences

From this reading A military uniform generally pleases the masses; a soldier's life has something in it so independent of ordinary life, that all nations more or less allow themselves to be carried away and seduced by the glitter of embroidery and epaulettes, the rolling of drums, and the shrill notes of the bugles.

characterized by unity; being or joined into a single entity

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

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

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

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

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

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

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

in the company of; together with

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

the words that are spoken

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

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

From this reading As the opportunity offers itself, let us say a few words about the military organization of the United States of Mexico, an organization as singular as all the rest of the machinery by means of which the strange government of this eccentric Republic does its work.

a late time of life

From this reading The struggle of Mexico with Spain lasted ten years, constant, feverish, and obstinate: it was fertile in terrible events and striking incidents.

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

From this reading Young nations, especially, like to play at soldiering, to make standards flutter, horses curvet, and mighty sabres flash.