Chapter V

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From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

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

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading MORE ABOUT SIR JOHN MOORE.

a positive feeling of liking

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

later than; following

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

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

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

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

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

on or to one side

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

the people of Great Britain

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

plural of “brother” — a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

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From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

King of France from 1560 to 1574 whose reign was dominated by his mother Catherine de Medicis (1550-1574)

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

an authoritative direction or instruction to do something

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

the specified day of the month

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

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

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

having finished or arrived at completion

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

a division of the United Kingdom

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

an Indo-European language belonging to the West Germanic branch; the official language of Britain and the United States and most of the commonwealth countries

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

apart from; not including

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

the cardinal number that is the product of ten and five

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

about to be mentioned or specified

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

alert carnivorous mammal with pointed muzzle and ears and a bushy tail; most are predators that do not hunt in packs

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

of or relating to a fraternity or society of usually men

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

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

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

applying to all or most members of a category or group

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

the act of grasping

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

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

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

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

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

past form of “hinder” — be a hindrance or obstacle to

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

the quality of being honest

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

ten 10s

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

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

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

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

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading MORE ABOUT SIR JOHN MOORE.

past form of “kill” — cause to die; put to death, usually intentionally or knowingly

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

the state of needing something that is absent or unavailable

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

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From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

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

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

a person authorized to conduct religious worship

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading MORE ABOUT SIR JOHN MOORE.

possessive form of “moore” — United States composer of works noted for their use of the American vernacular (1893-1969)

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

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

From this reading MORE ABOUT SIR JOHN MOORE.

a form of address for a man

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

French general who became emperor of the French (1769-1821)

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

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

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

and nothing more

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

plural of “opposition” — the action of opposing something that you disapprove or disagree with

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

above and across; more than

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

first in rank or degree

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

any factual evidence that helps to establish the truth of something

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

people in general considered as a whole

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

in a strange but not unpleasant manner

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

past form of “recall” — recall knowledge from memory; have a recollection

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

past form of “remark” — make mention of

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

(military) withdrawal of troops to a more favorable position to escape the enemy's superior forces or after a defeat

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

an act of economizing; reduction in cost

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

a resident of Sicily

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

the Italian region on the island of Sicily

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

term of address for a man

From this reading MORE ABOUT SIR JOHN MOORE.

the vital principle or animating force within living things

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

having strength or power greater than average or expected

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

United States painter best known for his portraits of George Washington (1755-1828)

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

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

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

in or at that place or location

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

the cardinal number that is the product of 10 and 100

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

(used to introduce a logical conclusion) from that fact or reason or as a result

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

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

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

highly complex or intricate and occasionally devious

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

soldiers collectively

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

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

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

with hand brought forward and up from below shoulder level

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

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

From this reading Another backward glance is needful here to bring the story of Sir John Moore up to the present date of my tale.

a successful ending of a struggle or contest

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

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

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.

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

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

during the time that

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

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

From this reading _Why_ the brave Stuart should have been thus set aside does not appear, except that, as quaintly remarked by one of Moore’s brothers, “it was a strong proof of fraternal affection” on the part of Mr. Fox.

people who are wounded

From this reading A short time after the English victory at Maida, in which and in the retreat following the French lost in killed and wounded over five thousand, while the English lost only about two hundred and fifty, Sir John Stuart was recalled, and old General Fox, brother of Mr. Charles Fox, then Prime Minister of England, was sent out.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading In the year 1806 about twelve thousand British troops, under the command of Sir John Stuart, had in hand the task of saving Sicily from the grip of Napoleon; but the tortuous policy of their Sicilian majesties, the lack of honesty and of public spirit, and the underhand cabals and oppositions there, hindered far more from being done than was done.