Chapter XXXV · Chapter 35

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From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

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From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

perfect or complete or pure

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

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From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

plural of “accoutrement” — clothing that is worn or carried, but not part of your main clothing

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

having fair knowledge of

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

past form of “add” — make an addition (to); join or combine or unite with others; increase the quality, quantity, size or scope of

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

farther along in physical or mental development

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

anew

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

touching and pressing; in opposition to

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

be in accord; be in agreement

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

a serious (often fatal) disease of the immune system transmitted through blood products especially by sexual contact or contaminated needles

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

(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 THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

at all times; all the time and on every occasion

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “animal” — a living organism characterized by voluntary movement

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

past form of “answer” — react verbally

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

weapons considered collectively

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

an old form of “are”, used with “thou”

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

-ing form of “ascertain” — establish after a calculation, investigation, experiment, survey, or study

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “attack” — (military) an offensive against an enemy (using weapons)

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

third-person singular of “aver” — report or maintain

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

the act of waking

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

at or to or toward the back or rear

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

English botanist who accompanied Captain Cook on his first voyage to the Pacific Ocean (1743-1820)

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

for the reason that

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

earlier than; in front of

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

inflected form of “begin” — take the first step or steps in carrying out an action

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

accept as true; take to be true

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

the supreme effort one can make

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

on the far side of; further than

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

the time when something begins (especially life)

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

plural of “bishop” — a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

the First Duke of Marlborough and Prince Eugene of Savoy defeated the French in 1704 during the War of the Spanish Succession

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

give a benediction to

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a historical area and former kingdom in the Czech Republic

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

the two together, not just one

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “boundary” — the line or plane indicating the limit or extent of something

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

inflected form of “breed” — call forth

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

third-person singular of “bring” — take something or somebody with oneself somewhere

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

lacking funds

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a commercial or industrial enterprise and the people who constitute it

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

plural of “canal” — (astronomy) an indistinct surface feature of Mars once thought to be a system of channels; they are now believed to be an optical illusion

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the work of providing treatment for or attending to someone or something

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

in a cheerful manner

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

A detailed written record of historical events in order. (Sử ký, biên niên sử lịch sử.)

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

an arrangement of events in time

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

free from dirt or impurities; or having clean habits

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “climate” — the weather in some location averaged over some long period of time

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

having a low or inadequate temperature or feeling a sensation of coldness or having been made cold by e.g. ice or refrigeration

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

past form of “conceive” — have the idea for

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

without stop or interruption

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

in a composed and unconcerned manner

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

education imparted in a series of lessons or meetings

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

money collected under a tariff

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the 2nd longest European river (after the Volga); flows from southwestern Germany to the Black Sea

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the specified day of the month

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

possessive form of “day” — time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

give a description of

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

having the power or quality of deciding

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

extended verbal expression in speech or writing

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

someone who is the first to think of or make something

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the act of discovering something

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

-ing form of “do” — engage in

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a Spanish gentleman or nobleman

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

posing no difficulty; requiring little effort

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a quad with a square body

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

the domain ruled by an emperor or empress; the region over which imperial dominion is exercised

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

either extremity of something that has length

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

to a complete degree or to the full or entire extent (“whole” is often used informally for “wholly”)

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

divisible by two

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

Strictly particular and correct.

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

to a considerable degree; very much

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the ratio of live births in an area to the population of that area; expressed per 1000 population per year

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

a muzzle loader that had a flintlock type of gunlock

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

produced by or subjected to forcing

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

shallow enough to be crossed by walking or riding on an animal or in a vehicle

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

plural of “fort” — a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

at or to or toward the front

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

following the third position; number four in a countable series

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

containing as much or as many as is possible or normal

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

polish and make shiny

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

marked by extreme and violent energy

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

to or at a greater extent or degree or a more advanced stage (“further” is used more often than “farther” in this abstract sense)

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a native or resident of Genoa

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

in a gradual manner

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

study of the earth's surface; includes people's responses to topography and climate and soil and vegetation

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

a community of people smaller than a village

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “head” — the upper part of the human body or the front part of the body in animals; contains the face and brains

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

the locus of feelings and intuitions

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “heat” — a form of energy that is transferred by a difference in temperature

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

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

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

any of several mostly spotted fishes that resemble groupers

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “historian” — a person who is an authority on history and who studies it and writes about it

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

not solid; having a space or gap or cavity

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the state of being honored

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “improvement” — a change for the better; progress in development

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “inhabitant” — a person who inhabits a particular place

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

showing curiosity

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

an act of delaying or interrupting the continuity

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

in a close manner

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

moving to the inside of something

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the creation of something in the mind

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

used when the thing doing the action is also its object

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a male sovereign; ruler of a kingdom

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a bag carried by a strap on your back or shoulder

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

evidencing the possession of inside information

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

the land on which real estate is located

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a systematic means of communicating by the use of sounds or conventional symbols

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the production of eggs (especially in birds)

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

take somebody somewhere

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

departing or being caused to depart from the true vertical or horizontal

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

go away from a place

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

man with strong sexual desires

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a historical area and former kingdom in northwestern Spain

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

plural of “light” — (physics) electromagnetic radiation that can produce a visual sensation

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

for more time

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “look” — the feelings expressed on a person's face

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

terms referring to the Judeo-Christian God

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

make a map of; show or establish the features of details of

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

march in a procession

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the act of marching; walking with regular steps (especially in a procession of some kind)

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a vaguely specified concern

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

restore by replacing a part or putting together what is torn or broken

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

used to say something is possible but not certain

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “mineral” — solid homogeneous inorganic substances occurring in nature having a definite chemical composition

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

plural of “morass” — a soft wet area of low-lying land that sinks underfoot

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a muzzle-loading shoulder gun with a long barrel; formerly used by infantrymen

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

able to be sailed on or through safely

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

not of long duration; having just (or relatively recently) come into being or been made or acquired or discovered

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “nicety” — conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

not any; not one

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

something you have to do

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

belonging to the speaker and others

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

not allowed to continue to bat or run

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

above and across; more than

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “palm” — the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a ceremonial procession including people marching

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

something determined in relation to something that includes it

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the act of passing from one state or place to the next

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “pass” — (baseball) an advance to first base by a batter who receives four balls

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

plural of “plant” — buildings for carrying on industrial labor

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “plough” — a group of seven bright stars in the constellation Ursa Major

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

a plan of action adopted by an individual or social group

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

a solid substance in the form of tiny loose particles; a solid that has been pulverized

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

sharply exact or accurate or delimited

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

pleasing by delicacy or grace; not imposing

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

plural of “priest” — a clergyman in Christian churches who has the authority to perform or administer various religious rites; one of the Holy Orders

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

bring forth or yield

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the body of people in a learned occupation

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

The protective care of God or nature as a spiritual power. (Sự quan phòng, thiên ý phù hộ.)

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

the event of something being raised upward

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

thinking that is coherent and logical

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

made less in size or amount or degree

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

the military uniform and insignia of a regiment

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

have sovereign power

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

a strong belief in a supernatural power or powers that control human destiny

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

necessary for relief or supply

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

precisely, exactly

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

move upward

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

advancing or becoming higher or greater in degree or value or status

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a large natural stream of water (larger than a creek)

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

a small stream

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

a partly sheltered anchorage

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the resistance encountered when one body is moved in contact with another

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

1/60 of a minute; the basic unit of time adopted under the Systeme International d'Unites

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

a particular branch of scientific knowledge

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “season” — a period of the year marked by special events or activities in some field

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

third-person singular of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

not often

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

the act of causing something to move up and down (or back and forth) with quick movements

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

remove body hair with a razor

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

lift onto one's shoulders

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

an instance of visual perception

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

being or characteristic of a single thing or person

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

be seated

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

(photography) the act of assuming a certain position (as for a photograph or portrait)

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

an ability that has been acquired by training

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a thing, without saying which

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a male human offspring

From this reading I am far from controverting, continued my uncle _Toby_, what historians agree in, that in the year of our Lord 1380, under the reign of _Wencelaus_, son of _Charles_ the Fourth——a certain priest, whose name was _Schwartz_, shew’d the use of powder to the _Venetians_, in their wars against the _Genoese;_ but ’tis certain he was not the first; because if we are to believe Don _Pedro_, the bishop of _Leon_—How came priests and bishops, an’ please your honour, to trouble their heads so much about gun-powder?

refrain from harming

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

any maneuver made as part of progress toward a goal

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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 THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

having or feeling no doubt or uncertainty; confident and assured

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

carry out

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

plural of “take” — the income or profit arising from such transactions as the sale of land or other property

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

express in words

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

a sudden outburst of anger

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

an old word for “you”, as the object, speaking to one person

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

in or at that place or location

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a special situation

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

being seven more than thirty

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

an old word for “you”, as the subject, speaking to one person

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

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From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

move fast, noisily, and heavily

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite

From this reading ——Thou would’st have said _chronology, Trim_, said my uncle _Toby;_ for as for geography, ’tis of absolute use to him; he must be acquainted intimately with every country and its boundaries where his profession carries him; he should know every town and city, and village and hamlet, with the canals, the roads, and hollow ways which lead up to them; there is not a river or a rivulet he passes, _Trim_, but he should be able at first sight to tell thee what is its name—in what mountains it takes its rise—what is its course—how far it is navigable—where fordable—where not; he should know the fertility of every valley, as well as the hind who ploughs it; and be able to describe, or, if it is required, to give thee an exact map of all the plains and defiles, the forts, the acclivities, the woods and morasses, thro’ and by which his army is to march; he should know their produce, their plants, their minerals, their waters, their animals, their seasons, their climates, their heats and cold, their inhabitants, their customs, their language, their policy, and even their religion.

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

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

a drinking mug in the shape of a stout man wearing a three-cornered hat

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

in contact with each other or in proximity

From this reading THERE was, an’ please your honour, said the corporal, raising his voice and rubbing the palms of his two hands cheerily together as he begun, a certain king of _Bohemia_—— ——Leave out the date entirely, _Trim_, quoth my uncle _Toby_, leaning forwards, and laying his hand gently upon the corporal’s shoulder to temper the interruption—leave it out entirely, _Trim;_ a story passes very well without these niceties, unless one is pretty sure of ’em——Sure of ’em! said the corporal, shaking his head—— Right; answered my uncle _Toby_, it is not easy, _Trim_, for one, bred up as thou and I have been to arms, who seldom looks further forward than to the end of his musket, or backwards beyond his knapsack, to know much about this matter——God bless your honour! said the corporal, won by the manner of my uncle _Toby_’s reasoning, as much as by the reasoning itself, he has something else to do; if not on action, or a march, or upon duty in his garrison—he has his firelock, an’ please your honour, to furbish—his accoutrements to take care of—his regimentals to mend—himself to shave and keep clean, so as to appear always like what he is upon the parade; what business, added the corporal triumphantly, has a soldier, an’ please your honour, to know any thing at all of _geography?_

an industrial city in northwestern Ohio on Lake Erie

From this reading God knows, said my uncle _Toby_——his providence brings good out of every thing—and he avers, in his chronicle of King _Alphonsus_, who reduced _Toledo_, That in the year 1343, which was full thirty-seven years before that time, the

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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From this reading Is it else to be conceived, corporal, continued my uncle _Toby_, rising up in his sentry-box, as he began to warm in this part of his discourse—how _Marlborough_ could have marched his army from the banks of the _Maes_ to _Belburg;_ from _Belburg_ to _Kerpenord_—(here the corporal could sit no longer) from _Kerpenord, Trim_, to _Kalsaken;_ from _Kalsaken_ to _Newdorf;_ from _Newdorf_ to _Landenbourg;_ from _Landenbourg_ to _Mildenheim;_ from _Mildenheim_ to _Elchingen;_ from _Elchingen_ to _Gingen;_ from _Gingen_ to _Balmerchoffen;_ from _Balmerchoffen_ to _Skellenburg_, where he broke in upon the enemy’s works; forced his passage over the _Danube;_ cross’d the _Lech_—push’d on his troops into the heart of the empire, marching at the head of them through _Fribourg, Hokenwert_, and _Schonevelt_, to the plains of _Blenheim_ and _Hochstet?_——Great as he was, corporal, he could not have advanced a step, or made one single day’s march without the aids of _Geography._——As for _Chronology_, I own, _Trim_, continued my uncle _Toby_, sitting down again coolly in his sentry-box, that of all others, it seems a science which the soldier might best spare, was it not for the lights which that science must one day give him, in determining the invention of powder; the furious execution of which, renversing every thing like thunder before it, has become a new æra to us of military improvements, changing so totally the nature of attacks and defences both by sea and land, and awakening so much art and skill in doing it, that the world cannot be too exact in ascertaining the precise time of its discovery, or too inquisitive in knowing what great man was the discoverer, and what occasions gave birth to it.

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