used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
something done (usually as opposed to something said)
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
anew
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
aimsnounUS /eɪmz/
plural of “aim” — an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
(quantifier) used with either mass or count nouns to indicate the whole number or amount of or every one of a class
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
one more of the same kind, or a different one
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
weapons considered collectively
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
assistverbUS /əˈsɪst/
give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
in or near a particular place or position
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
from a particular thing or place or position (“forth” is obsolete)
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
barracksnounUS /ˈbærəks/
plural of “barrack” — a building or group of buildings used to house military personnel
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
a hostile meeting of opposing military forces in the course of a war
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
braverynounUS /ˈbreɪvəri/
a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
Britain'snounUS /ˈbrɪtənz/
possessive form of “britain” — a monarchy in northwestern Europe occupying most of the British Isles; divided into England and Scotland and Wales and Northern Ireland; “Great Britain” is often used loosely to refer to the United Kingdom
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
the people of Great Britain
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
charmsnounUS /tʃɑːrmz/
plural of “charm” — attractiveness that interests or pleases or stimulates
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
the act of drawing spatially closer to something
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
an institution created to conduct business
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
continualadjectiveUS /kənˈtɪnjuːəl/
recurring regularly or frequently in a prolonged and closely spaced series
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
the event of dying or departure from life
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
didauxiliary verbUS /dɪd/
the past form of “do”, used in questions and negatives
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
being or moving lower in position or less in some value
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
the state or quality of being widely honored and acclaimed
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
foenounUS /foʊ/
an armed adversary (especially a member of an opposing military force)
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
inflected form of “give” — cause to have, in the abstract sense or physical sense
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
usually; as a rule
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
a state of high honor
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
plural of “hill” — a local and well-defined elevation of the land
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
Hindoos
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From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
HUBERT
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From this reading HUBERT WOUNDED.
Hubert's
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From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
inspireverbUS /ˌɪnˈspaɪr/
heighten or intensify
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
junglenounUS /ˈdʒʌŋɡəl/
a location marked by an intense competition and struggle for survival
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
largeadjectiveUS /lɑːrdʒ/
above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
letauxiliary verbUS /let/
used to make a suggestion or a command including the speaker
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
march in a procession
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
come together
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
the force of workers available
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
menacedverbUS /ˈmenəst/
past form of “menace” — pose a threat to; present a danger to
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
characteristic of or existing by virtue of geographic origin
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
neighbouringverbUS /ˈneɪbərɪŋ/
-ing form of “neighbour” — live or be located as a neighbor
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
in the historical present; at this point in the narration of a series of past events
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
the fourth book of the Old Testament; contains a record of the number of Israelites who followed Moses out of Egypt
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
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 Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
not allowed to continue to bat or run
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
go across or through
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
past form of “pass” — go across or through
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
an expression of approval and commendation
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
prepareverbUS /priˈper/
make ready or suitable or equip in advance for a particular purpose or for some use, event, etc
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
conforming to the established language usage of educated native speakers
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
regimentsnounUS /ˈredʒəmənts/
plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
a statement that expresses a personal opinion or belief or adds information
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
apartment consisting of a series of connected rooms used as a living unit (as in a hotel)
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
being the one previously mentioned or spoken of
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
marked by absence of sound
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
SMYTH
Dictionary entry pending editorial verification. Tap Listen to hear the word.
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
plural of “soldier” — an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
a thing, without saying which
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one and one
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
plural of “ti” — a light strong grey lustrous corrosion-resistant metallic element used in strong lightweight alloys (as for airplane parts); the main sources are rutile and ilmenite
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
tribenounUS /traɪb/
a social division of (usually preliterate) people
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
tested and proved useful or correct
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
a source of difficulty
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
hard to endure
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
usualadjectiveUS /ˈjuːʒəwəl/
occurring or encountered or experienced or observed frequently or in accordance with regular practice or procedure
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
a successful ending of a struggle or contest
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
a heavy grey-white metallic element; the pure form is used mainly in electrical applications; it is found in several ores including wolframite and scheelite
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
how something is done or how it happens
From this reading It was not his usual way: he generally said something in praise of British bravery, and tried to inspire his men to action; but this time he was silent, and the soldiers did not let it pass without remark.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading On comes the foe--to arms, to aims, We meet--'tis to death or glory; 'Tis victory in all her charms, Or fame in Britain's story.--W. SMYTH.
inflected form of “go” — change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
not having, not using, or not accompanied by
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
a unit of language that native speakers can identify
From this reading Hubert received the order, and gave it out again to his company, and then, without another word went to his rooms.
people who are wounded
From this reading HUBERT WOUNDED.
a late time of life
From this reading Three more years passed away: it had been a trying time, for a native tribe near a neighbouring jungle gave Hubert's regiment continual trouble; and now orders were received at the barracks to prepare for a battle, for large numbers of Hindoos were coming down from the hills, and several British regiments were on the march to assist the station that was menaced.
