Chapter II · Chapter 2

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

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

(usually followed by “to”) having the necessary means or skill or know-how or authority to do something

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

later than; following

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

past form of “allow” — make it possible through a specific action or lack of action for something to happen

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

weapons considered collectively

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

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

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

-ing form of “arrive” — reach a destination; arrive by movement or progress

From this reading But the officers waited and watched, and Dick saw other regiments arriving.

in a state of sleep

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

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From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

steadiness of mind under stress

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

a commissioned military officer in the United States Army or Air Force or Marines who ranks above a lieutenant colonel and below a brigadier general

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

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

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

-ing form of “concern” — be relevant to

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

someone who is a detective

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

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From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

the property created by the space between two objects or points

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

an army unit large enough to sustain combat

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

being or moving lower in position or less in some value

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

undergo or live through a difficult experience

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

cause to fall by or as if by delivering a blow

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

brought together in one place

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

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

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

the (prehensile) extremity of the superior limb

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

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

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

detected or perceived by the sense of hearing

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

(law) a proceeding (usually by a court) where evidence is taken for the purpose of determining an issue of fact and reaching a decision based on that evidence

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

a dwelling that serves as living quarters for one or more families

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

sing with closed lips

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

of great significance or value

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

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

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

belonging to the thing or animal already mentioned

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

above average in size or number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

be located or situated somewhere; occupy a certain position

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

primarily temporal sense; being or indicating a relatively great or greater than average duration or passage of time or a duration as specified

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

a quantifier that can be used with count nouns and is often preceded by “as” or “too” or “so” or “that”; amounting to a large but indefinite number

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

past form of “march” — march in a procession

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

the force of workers available

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

the light of the Moon

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

plural of “movement” — a change of position that does not entail a change of location

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

the essential qualities or characteristics by which something is recognized

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

near in time or place or relationship

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

not one thing; not anything

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

amounting to a large indefinite number

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

easily perceived by the senses or grasped by the mind

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

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

From this reading But the officers waited and watched, and Dick saw other regiments arriving.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading But the officers waited and watched, and Dick saw other regiments arriving.

the state of being present; current existence

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

plural of “regiment” — army unit smaller than a division

From this reading But the officers waited and watched, and Dick saw other regiments arriving.

-ing form of “rest” — not move; be in a resting position

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

worried and uneasy

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

cut with a saw

From this reading But the officers waited and watched, and Dick saw other regiments arriving.

perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

in the near future

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

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

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

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

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

soldiers collectively

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

plural of “voice” — the distinctive quality or pitch or condition of a person's speech

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

past form of “volunteer” — tell voluntarily

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

past form of “wait” — stay in one place and anticipate or expect something

From this reading But the officers waited and watched, and Dick saw other regiments arriving.

past form of “walk” — use one's feet to advance; advance by steps

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

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

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

past form of “watch” — look attentively

From this reading But the officers waited and watched, and Dick saw other regiments arriving.

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

From this reading The troops were allowed to lie down, and, with the calmness that comes of long experience, they soon fell asleep.

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

From this reading It was obvious that the important movement, of which he had been hearing so much, was at hand, but the colonel volunteered nothing concerning its nature.

during the time that

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.

which person or people

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

a city in southern England; administrative center of Hampshire

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Dick, who had dismounted, walked forward a little distance with Colonel Winchester, and, in the moonlight, he was able to see that a large division of the army was gathered near, resting on its arms.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE WOMAN AT THE HOUSE The men marched on for a long time, and, after a while, they heard the hum of many voices and the restless movements that betokened the presence of numerous troops.