Chapter XIV · Chapter 14

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

offensive to the mind

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

dwell

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

Extreme physical or mental suffering; intense anguish.

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

surrounded by; in the middle of a group

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

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From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

past form of “belong” — be owned by; be in the possession of

From this reading Cammock and the Bishop belonged to the former class.

a senior member of the Christian clergy having spiritual and administrative authority; appointed in Christian churches to oversee priests or ministers; considered in some churches to be successors of the twelve Apostles of Christ

From this reading Cammock and the Bishop belonged to the former class.

confined by bonds

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

superlative of “brave” — possessing or displaying courage; able to face and deal with danger or fear without flinching

From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

an event resulting in great loss and misfortune

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

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

From this reading Cammock and the Bishop belonged to the former class.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

plural of “carry” — the act of carrying something

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

your overall circumstances or condition in life (including everything that happens to you)

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

a collection of things sharing a common attribute

From this reading Cammock and the Bishop belonged to the former class.

possessive form of “colonel” — 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 THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

belonging to or participated in by a community as a whole; public

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

an open clash between two opposing groups (or individuals)

From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

a quality of spirit that enables you to face danger or pain without showing fear

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

the condition of being susceptible to harm or injury

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

an impairment of health or a condition of abnormal functioning

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

causing fear or dread or terror

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

the main tower within the walls of a medieval castle or fortress

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

possessive form of “enemy” — an opposing military force

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

the front of the human head from the forehead to the chin and ear to ear

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

to certain extent or degree

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

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

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

preceding all others in time or space or degree

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

referring to the first of two things or persons mentioned (or the earlier one or ones of several)

From this reading Cammock and the Bishop belonged to the former class.

an unknown and unpredictable phenomenon that causes an event to result one way rather than another

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

showing displeasure or anger

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

something acquired without compensation

From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

acknowledged as a supposition

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

let have

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

the act of grasping

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

(with “in”) guardianship over; in divorce cases it is the right to house and care for and discipline a child

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

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

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

give help or assistance; be of service

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

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

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

advanced in complexity or elaboration

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

the male already mentioned, as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

used when the man or boy doing the action is also its object

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

used of physical heat; having a high or higher than desirable temperature or giving off heat or feeling or causing a sensation of heat or burning

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

the quality of being humane

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

a physiological need for food; the consequence of food deprivation

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

used to say something is possible, or to give permission

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

the force of workers available

From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

inflected form of “meet” — come together

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

(comparative of “much” used with mass nouns) a quantifier meaning greater in size or amount or extent or degree

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

to a great degree or extent

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

an uneasy psychological state

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

not any; not one

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

the inner surface of the hand from the wrist to the base of the fingers

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

lacking in energy or will

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

-ing form of “perish” — pass from physical life and lose all bodily attributes and functions necessary to sustain life

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

a bag made of paper or plastic for holding customer's purchases

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

activities associated with sexual intercourse

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

have in common

From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

plural of “shine” — the quality of being bright and sending out rays of light

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

the feeling of distress and disbelief that you have when something bad happens accidentally

From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

not moving quickly; taking a comparatively long time

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

a facial expression characterized by turning up the corners of the mouth; usually shows pleasure or amusement

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

(quantifier) used with either mass nouns or plural count nouns to indicate an unspecified number or quantity

From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

feeling a need to see others suffer

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

a lightweight cord

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

status with respect to the relations between people or groups

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

used to introduce the second part of a comparison

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

in or at that place or location

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned

From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

pose a threat to; present a danger to

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

plural of “town” — an urban area with a fixed boundary that is smaller than a city

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

a shaky motion

From this reading But grant time and there is no calamity so dreadful, no fate so abhorrent to trembling humanity, that a woman has not met it smiling: in the sack of cities, or in the slow agony of towns perishing of hunger, in the dungeon, or in the grip of disease.

consistent with fact or reality; not false

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

Moral excellence and goodness of character; the highest human attainment in Stoic philosophy.

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

comparative of “weak” — wanting in physical strength

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

any or all of a kind, it does not matter which

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

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

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

the form of “who” used as the object of a verb or preposition

From this reading The bravest men share this gift, and some whom the shock of conflict appals.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.

an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading True, it is not in the first face of danger that a woman shines; time must be given her to string her nerves.

plural of “woman” — an adult female person (as opposed to a man)

From this reading THE COLONEL'S TERMS Passive courage--courage in circumstances in which a man cannot help himself, but must abide with bound hands whatever a frowning fortune and his enemy's spite threaten--is so much higher a virtue than that which carries him through hot emprises, and is so much more common among women, that the palm for bravery may fairly be given to the weaker sex.