used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
absenteenounUS /ˌæbsənˈtiː/
one that is absent or not in residence
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
commonly used or practiced; usual
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
presently existing in fact and not merely potential or possible
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
a feeling of delighted approval and liking
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
annualadjectiveUS /ˈænjuːəl/
completing its life cycle within a year
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
anticipatingverbUS /ænˈtɪsəpeɪtɪŋ/
-ing form of “anticipate” — regard something as probable or likely
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
subject to appointment
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
APPROPRIATIONnounUS /əˌproʊpriˈeɪʃən/
money set aside (as by a legislature) for a specific purpose
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
a permanent organization of the military land forces of a nation or state
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
Barbara
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From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
a statute in draft before it becomes law
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
considerablyadverbUS /kənˈsɪdərəbli/
to a great extent or degree
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
criticismnounUS /ˈkrɪtɪsɪzəm/
disapproval expressed by pointing out faults or shortcomings
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
Czernova
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From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
Czernovese
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From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
recognizable; marked
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
disparageverbUS /dɪˈsperɪdʒ/
express a negative opinion of
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
displaysnounUS /dɪˈspleɪz/
plural of “display” — something intended to communicate a particular impression
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
dreadingverbUS /ˈdredɪŋ/
-ing form of “dread” — be afraid or scared of; be frightened of
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
owed and payable immediately or on demand
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
the social force that binds you to the courses of action demanded by that force
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
having ones attention or mind or energy engaged
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
divisible by two
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
expressionsnounUS /ɪkˈspreʃənz/
plural of “expression” — the feelings expressed on a person's face
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
opinion or judgment
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
a piece of information about circumstances that exist or events that have occurred
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “a”; a small but indefinite number
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
being satisfactory or in satisfactory condition
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
do one's shopping at; do business with; be a customer or client of
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
a person who keeps watch over something or someone
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
used when the woman or girl doing the action is also its object
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
used when the thing doing the action is also its object
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
conformity or harmony
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
in like or similar manner
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
marshalling
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From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
meritsnounUS /ˈmerəts/
plural of “merit” — any admirable quality or attribute
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
mettlenounUS /ˈmetəl/
the courage to carry on
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
used to say something is possible but not certain
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
plural of “mile” — a unit of length equal to 1,760 yards or 5,280 feet; exactly 1609.344 meters
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
monasteriesnounUS /ˈmɑːnəsteriz/
plural of “monastery” — the residence of a religious community
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
musterverbUS /ˈmʌstər/
gather or bring together
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
not ever; at no time in the past or future
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
the region of the United States lying to the north of the Mason-Dixon line
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
amounting to a large indefinite number
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
United States feminist (1885-1977)
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
a point located with respect to surface features of some region
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
clearly revealed to the mind or the senses or judgment
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
a fundamental feeling that is hard to define but that people desire to experience
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
by chance
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
presidedverbUS /prɪˈzaɪdɪd/
past form of “preside” — act as president
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
just preceding something else in time or order
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
The daughter of a monarch; a female member of a royal family.
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
reviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
primarily temporal sense; indicating or being or seeming to be limited in duration
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
an instance of visual perception
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
unusual or striking
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
Slavowitz
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From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
to a small degree or extent
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
spaciousadjectiveUS /ˈspeɪʃəs/
very large in expanse or scope
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
feeling a need to see others suffer
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
not in physical motion
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
sensational in appearance or thrilling in effect
From this reading Still, in spite of absentee regiments, the review was a fine sight, even in the eyes of Paul, accustomed as he was to much more striking displays.
testedadjectiveUS /ˈtestɪd/
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
inflected form of “take” — carry out
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
soldiers collectively
From this reading This marshalling of troops took place in a spacious plain a few miles to the north of Slavowitz, and was presided over by the princess herself.
change orientation or direction, also in the abstract sense
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
which person or people
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
belonging to which person
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
in the company of; together with
From this reading THE FATE OF THE APPROPRIATION BILL By a singular turn of circumstances the day on which the fate of the Appropriation Bill was to be decided, and possibly with that bill the fate of Czernova itself, was likewise the day appointed for the annual review of the Czernovese army.
a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days
From this reading The muster fell considerably short of that of the previous year, due to the fact that many of the troops were engaged in the duty of keeping guard over the numerous monasteries of Czernova.
but in spite of that
From this reading His frequent expressions of admiration gave pleasure to Barbara, who had been somewhat dreading his criticism, anticipating that he, as a tried soldier, might disparage the merits of an army, whose mettle had never yet been tested in actual battle.
