Chapter II

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From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

(followed by “to”) in agreement with or accordant with

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

later than; following

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

(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 Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

the form of “be” used with “I”

From this reading "I am grieved at her disappointment, though I expected it."

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

one more of the same kind, or a different one

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

eagerly desirous

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

past form of “ask” — make a request or demand for something to somebody

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

harassment especially of a tethered animal

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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From this reading "Poor, Mrs. Barton!" said Mrs. Sackville.

the act of overcoming or outdoing

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

the past participle of “be”

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

the people of Great Britain

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

showing who or what does the action

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

to be able to, or to be allowed to

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

a nation in northern North America; the French were the first Europeans to settle in mainland Canada

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

marked by continuous change or effective action

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

applying to ordinary citizens as contrasted with the military

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

plural of “come” — the thick white fluid containing spermatozoa that is ejaculated by the male genital tract

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

having come or been brought to a conclusion

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

a feeling of dissatisfaction that results when your expectations are not realized

From this reading "I am grieved at her disappointment, though I expected it."

United States actor (born in Ireland); father of Georgiana Emma Barrymore (1827-1862)

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

King of England and Ireland in 1936; his marriage to Wallis Warfield Simpson created a constitutional crisis leading to his abdication (1894-1972)

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

considered likely or probable to happen or arrive

From this reading "I am grieved at her disappointment, though I expected it."

the organ of sight

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

an event (or a course of events) that will inevitably happen in the future

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

a male parent (also used as a term of address to your father)

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

the act of fighting; any contest or struggle

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

set up or found

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

a person you know well and regard with affection and trust

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

-ing form of “glance” — throw a glance at; take a brief look at

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

the supernatural being conceived as the perfect and omnipotent and omniscient originator and ruler of the universe; the object of worship in monotheistic religions

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

destroyed or killed

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

past form of “grieve” — feel grief

From this reading "I am grieved at her disappointment, though I expected it."

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

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

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

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

belonging to a woman, girl, or female animal already mentioned

From this reading "I am grieved at her disappointment, though I expected it."

in or at this place; where the speaker or writer is

From this reading "Is his mother, here?

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

From this reading "Is his mother, here?

low or inferior in station or quality

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

plural of “indian” — a native or inhabitant of India

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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

From this reading "Is his mother, here?

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

cause to continue in a certain state, position, or activity; e.g., “keep clean”

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

be cognizant or aware of a fact or a specific piece of information; possess knowledge or information about

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

plural of “know” — the fact of being aware of information that is known to few people

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

gain knowledge or skills

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

one of the twelve divisions of the calendar year

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

United States suffragist in Wyoming (1814-1902)

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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

From this reading "Is his mother, here?

a form of address for a man

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

a form of address for a married woman

From this reading "Poor, Mrs. Barton!" said Mrs. Sackville.

used when the speaker is also the object of the action

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

(comparative of “near” or “close”) within a shorter distance

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

immediately following in time or order

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

not one, and not any

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

not one thing; not anything

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

an organization to gain political power

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

deserving or inciting pity

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

plural of “rise” — a growth in strength or number or importance

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

plural of “rule” — a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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From this reading "Poor, Mrs. Barton!" said Mrs. Sackville.

being the one previously mentioned or spoken of

From this reading "Poor, Mrs. Barton!" said Mrs. Sackville.

a division of an ocean or a large body of salt water partially enclosed by land

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

100 senti equal 1 kroon in Estonia

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

the context and environment in which something is set

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

continuously varying

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

a place within a region identified relative to a center or reference location

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

from a time in the past until now

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

the warmest season of the year; in the northern hemisphere it extends from the summer solstice to the autumnal equinox

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

the star that is the source of light and heat for the planets in the solar system

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

bright and pleasant; promoting a feeling of cheer

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

subsequently or soon afterward (often used as sentence connectors)

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

in or at that place or location

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

in spite of the fact that

From this reading "I am grieved at her disappointment, though I expected it."

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

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

a line or route along which something travels or moves

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

a very short time (as the time it takes the eye to blink or the heart to beat)

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

the speaker and others, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

the waging of armed conflict against an enemy

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

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

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

plural of “wave” — one of a series of ridges that moves across the surface of a liquid (especially across a large body of water)

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

British general and statesman; he defeated Napoleon at Waterloo; subsequently served as Prime Minister (1769-1852)

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

at the time that

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

in or at the place that

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

during the time that

From this reading Has he found his father?" asked Edward impatiently; while all the party drew nearer the soldier, anxious to learn the fate of their humble friend.

plural of “whip” — an instrument with a handle and a flexible lash that is used for whipping

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

which person or people

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

in the company of; together with

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

everything that exists anywhere

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

plural of “yankee” — an American who lives in the North (especially during the American Civil War)

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading "Ay, his mother is in by there, poor cratur; but his father has been gone since the summer after the war, when the 40th was sent from Canada--where, God knows--there's none but he that made them can keep track of a British regiment: one year they are here with the setting sun, and then off to where he rises--shifting and changing like the waves of the sea, beating from one world to another; and I should know it by rason that I myself was fighting, and baiting gentaly under Wellington on the sunny side of the Pyrennees in one month, and the next comes an order and whips us off for Canada in the twinkling of an eye, among the indians and the yankees, who know nothing about fighting," he concluded, glancing his eye at Mr. Morris, "according to the civil rules of war."