Chapter XXVI

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

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

one or some or every or all without specification

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

concerned with concrete problems or data rather than with fundamental principles

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

past form of “approach” — move towards

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

at the same time that; because; in the way that

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

(sometimes followed by “of”) having or showing knowledge or understanding or realization or perception

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

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

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

a male with the same parents as someone else

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

showing who or what does the action

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

definite but not specified or identified

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

made or become different in nature or form

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

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 EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

inflected form of “compel” — force somebody to do something

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

a friend who is frequently in the company of another

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

past form of “condemn” — express strong disapproval of

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

lower than previously

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

forsaken by owner or inhabitants

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

plural of “deserter” — a disloyal person who betrays or deserts his cause or religion or political party or friend etc.

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

ensure observance of laws and rules

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

divisible by two

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

at any time

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

all the members of a group, with none left out

From this reading Every two hours the guard was relieved.

putting a condemned person to death

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

come upon, as if by accident; meet with

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

showing where something starts, or who sent it

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

plural of “guard” — a person who keeps watch over something or someone

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

responsible for or chargeable with a reprehensible act

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

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

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

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

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

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

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

a period of time assigned for work

From this reading Every two hours the guard was relieved.

conduct an interview in television, newspaper, and radio reporting

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

filled with a great quantity

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

the force of workers available

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

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From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

as might be expected

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

in spite of what has just been said

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

period extending from Dec. 24 to Jan. 6

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

and not; used after a negative to add a second negative

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

above and across; more than

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

have ownership or possession of

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

by chance

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

new

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

subject to rigid discipline, order, and systematization

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

a person related by blood or marriage

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

(of pain or sorrow) made easier to bear

From this reading Every two hours the guard was relieved.

a principle or condition that customarily governs behavior

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

an acquaintance that you go to school with

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

chosen in preference to another

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

for that reason; with the result that

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

be standing; be upright

From this reading Nor was any soldier ever compelled to stand guard over a deserter from his own company or regiment.

past form of “station” — assign to a station

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

taken unawares or suddenly and feeling wonder or astonishment

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

a portable shelter (usually of canvas stretched over supporting poles and fastened to the ground with ropes and pegs)

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

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

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

the plural of “that”: the people or things further away, or already known

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

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

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number

From this reading Every two hours the guard was relieved.

below or beneath something; less than

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

precisely as stated

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

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

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

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

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

at the time that

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

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

From this reading Naturally it was very difficult for one comrade to be compelled to enforce so severe a rule as that which was applied to men who deserted, when the guilty comrade, perhaps, was a schoolmate, a relative, or even a brother.

which person or people

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

in the company of; together with

From this reading THE EXECUTION Depressed as Noel was by his recent interview with the colonel, he nevertheless was surprised when he approached the tent to find that the guards had been changed.

but in spite of that

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.

(used of living things especially persons) in an early period of life or development or growth

From this reading The young soldier was not yet aware that when deserters were put under guard certain selected men were stationed with loaded muskets about the tent of those who had been condemned.