Aldershot
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From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
(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 The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
beingauxiliary verbUS /ˈbiːɪŋ/
the -ing form of “be”
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
Bordon
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
clothing in general
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
come or bring to a finish or an end
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
consistedverbUS /kənˈsɪstəd/
past form of “consist” — originate
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
CorpsnounUS /kɔːr/
an army unit usually consisting of two or more divisions and their support
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
damagenounUS /ˈdæmədʒ/
the occurrence of a change for the worse
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
DEFENCEnounUS /dɪˈfens/
(psychiatry) an unconscious process that tries to reduce the anxiety associated with instinctive desires
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
detectedadjectiveUS /dɪˈtektəd/
perceived or discerned
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
divisionnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒən/
an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
divisionsnounUS /dɪˈvɪʒənz/
plural of “division” — an army unit large enough to sustain combat
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
having finished or arrived at completion
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
emissariesnounUS /ˈeməseriz/
plural of “emissary” — someone sent on a mission to represent the interests of someone else
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
enemy'snounUS /ˈenəmiz/
possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
having or given a form or shape
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
set up or found
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
inflected form of “know” — be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
immediately past
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
being or occurring at an advanced period of time or after a usual or expected time
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
locatedadjectiveUS /ˈloʊkeɪtəd/
situated in a particular spot or position
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
the capital and largest city of England; located on the Thames in southeastern England; financial and industrial and cultural center
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
measuresnounUS /ˈmeʒərz/
plural of “measure” — any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
the force of workers available
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
mobilisationnoun
act of marshaling and organizing and making ready for use or action
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
mobiliseverb
call to arms; of military personnel
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
information about recent and important events
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
and nothing more
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
owingadjectiveUS /ˈoʊɪŋ/
owed as a debt
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
a material made of cellulose pulp derived mainly from wood or rags or certain grasses
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
practicallyadverbUS /ˈpræktɪkli/
almost; nearly
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
past form of “proceed” — continue talking
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
with little or no delay
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
work done by one person or group that benefits another
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
the act of firing a projectile
From this reading Several of these men had been detected, and being in plain clothes were promptly shot out of hand.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
the region of the United States lying to the south of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
suspendedadjectiveUS /səˈspendɪd/
(of undissolved particles in a fluid) supported or kept from sinking or falling by buoyancy and without apparent attachment
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
tardyadjectiveUS /ˈtɑːrdi/
after the expected or usual time; delayed
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
create by training and teaching
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
of many different kinds purposefully arranged but lacking any uniformity
From this reading The train service was practically suspended, owing to the damage done to the various lines south of London by the enemy’s emissaries.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
WednesdaynounUS /ˈwenzdi/
the fourth day of the week; the third working day
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading DEFENCE AT LAST Late on Wednesday night came tardy news of the measures we were taking to mobilise.
in the company of; together with
From this reading The division in question, located at Bordon, was to be formed on mobilisation, and this measure was now being proceeded with.
everything that exists anywhere
From this reading The Aldershot Army Corps, so complete in the “Army List,” consisted, as all the world knew, of three divisions, but of these only two existed, the other being found to be on paper.
