Chapter I

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From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

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From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

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From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

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From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

a record or narrative description of past events

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

declared not guilty of a specific offense or crime; legally blameless

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

something done (usually as opposed to something said)

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

feel admiration for

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

choose and follow; as of theories, ideas, policies, strategies or plans

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

plural of “adventure” — a wild and exciting undertaking (not necessarily lawful)

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

happening at a time subsequent to a reference time

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

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

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

a short personal letter

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

eat an early morning meal

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

the people of Great Britain

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

a person who is in charge

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

-ing form of “dedicate” — give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

past form of “denote” — be a sign or indication of

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

make known to the public information that was previously known only to a few people or that was meant to be kept a secret

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

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From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

take in liquids

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

be identical or equivalent to

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

an analytic or interpretive literary composition

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

mat together and make felt-like

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

being three more than fifty

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

plural of “gentleman” — a man of refinement

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

the act of acquiring something

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

the act of departing

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

highest in quality

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

a retail merchant who sells foodstuffs (and some household supplies)

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

rum cut with water

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

consisting of one of two equivalent parts in value or quantity

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

a local and well-defined elevation of the land

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

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

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

the state of being honored

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

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From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

moving to the inside of something

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

plural of “italic” — a style of handwriting with the letters slanting to the right

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

plural of “jest” — a humorous anecdote or remark intended to provoke laughter

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

a room or building equipped with one or more toilets

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

“Johnny” was applied as a nickname for Confederate soldiers by the Federal soldiers in the American Civil War; “greyback” derived from their grey Confederate uniforms

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

become part of; become a member of a group or organization

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

the cognitive process of acquiring skill or knowledge

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

give or make a list of; name individually; give the names of

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

informal terms for a mother

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

of or relating to the study of the principles of warfare

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

used to form the superlative

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

a woman who has given birth to a child (also used as a term of address to your mother)

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

to a great degree or extent

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

belonging to the person speaking

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

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

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

not any; not one

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

the organ of smell and entrance to the respiratory tract; the prominent part of the face of man or other mammals

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

dutifully complying with the commands or instructions of those in authority

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

and nothing more

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

a multivalent nonmetallic element of the nitrogen family that occurs commonly in inorganic phosphate rocks and as organic phosphates in all living cells; is highly reactive and occurs in several allotropic forms

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

a useful or valuable quality

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

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

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

possession of controlling influence

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

-ing form of “present” — give an exhibition of to an interested audience

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

the excess of revenues over outlays in a given period of time (including depreciation and other non-cash expenses)

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

plural of “ration” — the food allowance for one day (especially for service personnel)

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

a person who enjoys reading

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

the back of a military formation or procession

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

(usually preceded by “in”) a detail or point

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

past form of “return” — go or come back to place, condition, or activity where one has been before

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

free from danger or the risk of harm

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

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

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

plural of “scar” — a mark left (usually on the skin) by the healing of injured tissue

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

submissive or fawning in attitude or behavior

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

English poet and dramatist considered one of the greatest English writers (1564-1616)

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

used with I and we for the future, or to offer and suggest

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

affected by an impairment of normal physical or mental function

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

plural of “sign” — a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened)

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

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

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

plural of “smell” — the sensation that results when olfactory receptors in the nose are stimulated by particular chemicals in gaseous form

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

a cloud of fine particles suspended in a gas

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

not affected by a chemical substance (especially alcohol)

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

(astronomy) a celestial body of hot gases that radiates energy derived from thermonuclear reactions in the interior

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

(especially of eyes) bulging or protruding as with fear

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

the capital raised by a corporation through the issue of shares entitling holders to an ownership interest

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

a musical composition of several movements only loosely connected

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

the act of someone who picks up or takes something

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

the words of something written

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

a heading that names a statute or legislative bill; may give a brief summary of the matters it deals with

From this reading _+The Author+._ Starting to join his Regiment _To face the Title_ Johnny Newcome going to lay in Stock _To face p._ 36 Getting into his Billet ” 41 Taking his Breakfast ” 49 Introduced to his Colonel ” 62 Smells powder for the first time ” 76

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

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

a person who changes location

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

plural of “trophy” — an award for success in war or hunting

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

something (as property) held by one party (the trustee) for the benefit of another (the beneficiary)

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

plural of “truth” — a fact that has been verified

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

plural of “underscore” — a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

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

From this reading Johnny safe returned to his Mama ” 94 Dash’d with his Suite for Santarem that Night ” 152 Johnny on Duty with his Chief ” 158 Presenting the Trophies ” 236 THE MILITARY ADVENTURES OF JOHNNY NEWCOME On Ludgate Hill, a traveller may see John _Newcome_, Grocer, No. Fifty-three; Now, sober reader, don’t turn up your nose, But profit by the truths I shall disclose.

in a vertical position; not sloping

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

a way of regarding situations or topics etc.

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

at the time that

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

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

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

which person or people

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

in the company of; together with

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

inside; before a period of time has passed

From this reading Italic text is denoted by _underscores_, small-capped text by +plus signs+, and upright text within italics by =equal signs=.]

an injury to living tissue (especially an injury involving a cut or break in the skin)

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_

third-person singular of “write” — produce a literary work

From this reading Half Rations ” 78 Johnny writes an account of the Action to his Mother, which afterwards appears in the _Star_ ” 79 Learning to Smoke and drink Grog ” 80 Poor Johnny on the sick List ” 83 Going Sick to the Rear ” 85

belonging to the person or people being spoken to

From this reading ‘He jests at Scars, who never felt a Wound’ --+Shakespeare+ _Gentlemen,_ _I shall, I trust, be acquitted of any servile view, when, in dedicating this humble Essay to the Subalterns of the British Army, I adopt the only means in my power of shewing how much I honour and admire them._ _I have the honour to be, Gentlemen, With the greatest respect, Your most obedient Servant,_