used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
tending to become more severe or wider in scope
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
(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 Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
amongprepositionUS /əˈmʌŋ/
surrounded by; in the middle of a group
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
ascertainverbUS /ˌæsərˈteɪn/
establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
ascertainedadjectiveUS /ˌæsərˈteɪnd/
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
in or to or toward a former location
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
commandingadjectiveUS /kəˈmændɪŋ/
used of a height or viewpoint
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
communicationnounUS /kəˌmjuːnəˈkeɪʃən/
the activity of communicating; the activity of conveying information
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
feeling or showing worry or solicitude
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
the past of “can”; used for possibility or polite requests
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
approval
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
past form of “deliver” — deliver (a speech, oration, or idea)
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
despatchverb
send away towards a designated goal
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
an effort that is inconvenient
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
discomfitednoun
people who are defeated
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
discovered or determined by scientific observation
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
-ing form of “do” — engage in
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
DovernounUS /ˈdoʊvər/
the capital of the state of Delaware
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
enlistedverbUS /ˌenˈlɪstɪd/
past form of “enlist” — join the military
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
widely known and esteemed
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
to a considerable degree; very much
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
the experiencing of affective and emotional states
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
GuardsnounUS /ɡɑːrdz/
plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
Havingauxiliary verbUS /ˈhævɪŋ/
the -ing form of “have”
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
solid-hoofed herbivorous quadruped domesticated since prehistoric times
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
inquiriesnounUS /ˌɪnˈkwaɪəriz/
plural of “inquiry” — a search for knowledge
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
John'snounUS /dʒɑːnz/
possessive form of “john” — a room or building equipped with one or more toilets
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
immediately past
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
engage in
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
thing or person that acts to produce a particular effect or achieve an end
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
immediately following in time or order
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
not any; not one
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
an announcement containing information about an event
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
the property possessed by a sum or total or indefinite quantity of units or individuals
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
give an exhibition of to an interested audience
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
protegé
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From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
to a degree (not used with a negative)
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
without much difficulty
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
recruitverbUS /rəˈkruːt/
register formally as a participant or member
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
relinquishverbUS /rɪˈlɪŋkwɪʃ/
part with a possession or right
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
riflesnounUS /ˈraɪfəlz/
plural of “rifle” — a shoulder firearm with a long barrel and a rifled bore
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
Roger
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From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
term of address for a man
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
having strength or power greater than average or expected
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
of the kind already mentioned
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
takenadjectiveUS /ˈteɪkən/
understood in a certain way; made sense of
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
telegraphicadjective
of or relating to or transmitted by telegraph
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
in or at that place or location
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
travellersnounUS /ˈtrævələrz/
plural of “traveller” — a person who changes location
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
not favored by fortune; marked or accompanied by or resulting in ill fortune
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
vacanciesnounUS /ˈveɪkənsiz/
plural of “vacancy” — being unoccupied
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
in or at the place that
From this reading Then they went back to London, where Sir John, feeling himself considerably discomfited, hurried to the Horse Guards, to see what could be done at last for his unfortunate _protegé_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
in the company of; together with
From this reading Having ascertained, with difficulty, the regiment in which Roger had enlisted, he discovered, with no difficulty at all, that this regiment was quite complete in its number, and that at present there were no vacancies among the officers.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading The two gentlemen returned next day to Dover, to make inquiries after the fate of Sir John's telegraphic despatch, which, it appeared, had been delivered without doing any good.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth
From this reading Roger had enlisted in a regiment of rifles: he was a famous shot, young, strong, and active--by no means such a recruit as a commanding officer concerned for the credit of his regiment would relinquish readily; and, so far as the travellers could ascertain, no notice had been taken of their communication.
