perform an action, or work out or perform (an action)
From this reading The Brigadier appeared uncertain how to act.
alacritynounUS /əˈlækrəti/
liveliness and eagerness
From this reading Orders were obeyed without alacrity, without zeal, without cheerfulness.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading The officers were moody, and the men silent, almost sullen.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading Two days passed without any preparations for the relief of the "Post."
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading The Brigadier appeared uncertain how to act.
Blaisby
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From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
the entire physical structure of an organism (an animal, plant, or human being)
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
BrigadiernounUS /ˌbrɪɡəˈdɪr/
a general officer ranking below a major general
From this reading The Brigadier appeared uncertain how to act.
Brock's
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From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
busilyadverbUS /ˈbɪzəli/
in a busy manner
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
cheerfulnessnounUS /ˈtʃɪrfəlnəs/
the quality of being cheerful and dispelling gloom
From this reading Orders were obeyed without alacrity, without zeal, without cheerfulness.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading Two days passed without any preparations for the relief of the "Post."
defensenounUS /dɪˈfens/
(military) military action or resources protecting a country against potential enemies
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
ExpeditionaryadjectiveUS /ˌekspəˈdɪʃəneri/
(used of military forces) designed for military operations abroad
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
the trait of acting stupidly or rashly
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Two days passed without any preparations for the relief of the "Post."
a powerful effect or influence
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
frontiernounUS /frənˈtɪr/
a wilderness at the edge of a settled area of a country
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
how
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From this reading The Brigadier appeared uncertain how to act.
IInoun
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
most important element
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
the force of workers available
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
moodynounUS /ˈmuːdi/
United States tennis player who dominated women's tennis in the 1920s and 1930s (1905-1998)
From this reading The officers were moody, and the men silent, almost sullen.
past form of “obey” — be obedient to
From this reading Orders were obeyed without alacrity, without zeal, without cheerfulness.
held or filled or in use
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command
From this reading The officers were moody, and the men silent, almost sullen.
(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
plural of “order” — (often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Orders were obeyed without alacrity, without zeal, without cheerfulness.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Two days passed without any preparations for the relief of the "Post."
affix in a public place or for public notice
From this reading Two days passed without any preparations for the relief of the "Post."
preparationsnounUS /ˌprepərˈeɪʃənz/
plural of “preparation” — the activity of putting or setting in order in advance of some act or purpose
From this reading Two days passed without any preparations for the relief of the "Post."
past form of “reach” — reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
the feeling that comes when something burdensome is removed or reduced
From this reading Two days passed without any preparations for the relief of the "Post."
marked by absence of sound
From this reading The officers were moody, and the men silent, almost sullen.
sullenadjectiveUS /ˈsʌlən/
showing a brooding ill humor
From this reading The officers were moody, and the men silent, almost sullen.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading The Brigadier appeared uncertain how to act.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading Two days passed without any preparations for the relief of the "Post."
uncertainadjectiveUS /ənˈsɜːrtən/
lacking or indicating lack of confidence or assurance
From this reading The Brigadier appeared uncertain how to act.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
an old and formal word for “while”
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
in the company of; together with
From this reading *II* Whilst Blaisby and his men were busily occupied with the defense of "Old Brock’s Folly," the main body of the Expeditionary Force had reached the frontier.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Orders were obeyed without alacrity, without zeal, without cheerfulness.
zealnounUS /ziːl/
a feeling of strong eagerness (usually in favor of a person or cause)
From this reading Orders were obeyed without alacrity, without zeal, without cheerfulness.
