Chapter I · Chapter 1

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From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

later than; following

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

from appearances alone

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

a member of the British order of honor; ranks below a baron but above a knight

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

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

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

the -ing form of “be”

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

in the space, time, or range separating two things

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

the two together, not just one

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

a structure that allows people or vehicles to cross an obstacle such as a river or canal or railway etc.

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading The Queen's Scarlet, by George Manville Fenn.

someone who is morally reprehensible

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

an occurrence of something

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

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From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

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

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

teach and supervise (someone); act as a trainer or coach (to), as in sports

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

the child of your aunt or uncle

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

travel across or pass over

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

no longer having or seeming to have or expecting to have life

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

a set of questions or exercises evaluating skill or knowledge

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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From this reading The Queen's Scarlet, by George Manville Fenn.

be engaged in a fight; carry on a fight

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

the rising of a body of water and its overflowing onto normally dry land

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

a high-pitched woodwind instrument; a slender tube closed at one end with finger holes on one end and an opening near the closed end across which the breath is blown

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

Christian martyr; patron saint of England; hero of the legend of Saint George and the Dragon in which he slew a dragon and saved a princess (?-303)

From this reading The Queen's Scarlet, by George Manville Fenn.

plural of “go” — a time period for working (after which you will be relieved by someone else)

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

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

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

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

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

on condition that; in the event that

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

resulting from one's intentions

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

-ing form of “intend” — have in mind as a purpose

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

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

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

a county in southeastern England on the English Channel; formerly an Anglo-Saxon kingdom, it was the first to be colonized by the Romans

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

a person who has lied or who lies repeatedly

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

engage in

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

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From this reading The Queen's Scarlet, by George Manville Fenn.

attach a tag or label to

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

someone who plays a musical instrument (as a profession)

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

connected with or belonging to or used in a navy

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

plural of “officer” — any person in the armed services who holds a position of authority or command

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

(used especially of persons) having lived for a relatively long time or attained a specific age

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

a place (seaport or airport) where people and merchandise can enter or leave a country

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

by reasonable assumption

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

possessive form of “queen” — the only fertile female in a colony of social insects such as bees and ants and termites; its function is to lay eggs

From this reading The Queen's Scarlet, by George Manville Fenn.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

a variable color that is vivid red but sometimes with an orange tinge

From this reading The Queen's Scarlet, by George Manville Fenn.

inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

from a time in the past until now

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

term of address for a man

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

having succeeded or being marked by a favorable outcome

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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

From this reading The Queen's Scarlet, by George Manville Fenn.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

the people, animals, or things already mentioned, as the subject

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

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

From this reading But Mark is seen to be a cad and liar, and there is a fight between them, Mark being apparently dead.

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

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

clean by virtue of having been washed in water

From this reading He had intended to cross a river by a certain bridge, but the river was in flood, and the bridge had been washed away.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

the speaker together with one or more other people

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

in or at the place that

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

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

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

which person or people

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dick, who is a good musician, goes off with his flute in its case, intending to make his way to a city where there is an Army barracks and a Naval port, presumably Chatham, since we are in Kent.

used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading ________________________________________________________________________ The 17-year old Sir Richard Frayne, Baronet, and his cousin Mark, are both at a coach for the Army exam, after which, if successful, they would join the Army as officers.