used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
(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 TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
past form of “appear” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
writes (books or stories or articles or the like) professionally (for pay)
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler Author of “Mogreb-El-Acksa,” etc.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
BowlernounUS /ˈboʊlər/
a cricketer who delivers the ball to the batsman in cricket
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler Author of “Mogreb-El-Acksa,” etc.
bracesnounUS /ˈbreɪsəz/
an appliance that corrects dental irregularities
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
showing who or what does the action
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler Author of “Mogreb-El-Acksa,” etc.
assign a specified (usually proper) proper name to
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
lack of respect accompanied by a feeling of intense dislike
From this reading TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
time for Earth to make a complete rotation on its axis
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
DedicateverbUS /ˈdedəkeɪt/
give entirely to a specific person, activity, or cause
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
used to form questions and negatives, and to give emphasis
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
eBook
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etc
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considered likely or probable to happen or arrive
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
having dropped by the force of gravity
From this reading TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
showing where something starts, or who sent it
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
gallopedverbUS /ˈɡæləpt/
past form of “gallop” — ride at a galloping pace
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
GazettenounUS /ɡəˈzet/
a newspaper or official journal
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
a specific instance of feeling hopeful
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
the person speaking or writing, as the subject of the verb
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
includedadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈkluːdəd/
enclosed in the same envelope or package
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
intoprepositionUS /ˈɪntuː/
moving to the inside of something
From this reading TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
the form of “be” used with he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
the quality of being just or fair
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
landsmannounUS /ˈlændzmən/
a person who lives and works on land
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
leaguesnounUS /liːɡz/
plural of “league” — an association of sports teams that organizes matches for its members
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
LesnounUS /les/
plural of “le” — a chronic inflammatory collagen disease affecting connective tissue (skin or joints)
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler Author of “Mogreb-El-Acksa,” etc.
liftsnounUS /lɪfts/
plural of “lift” — the act of giving temporary assistance
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
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 _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
being nothing more than specified
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
Mogreb-El-Acksa
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From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler Author of “Mogreb-El-Acksa,” etc.
near in time or place or relationship
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
nicetiesnounUS /ˈnaɪsɪtiz/
plural of “nicety” — conformity with some esthetic standard of correctness or propriety
From this reading TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
the time after sunset and before sunrise while it is dark outside
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler Author of “Mogreb-El-Acksa,” etc.
old-worldadjective
characteristic of former times especially in Europe
From this reading TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
overprepositionUS /ˈoʊvər/
above and across; more than
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
Pampa
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From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
writing that provides information (especially information of an official nature)
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
ReviewnounUS /ˌriːˈvjuː/
a new appraisal or evaluation
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
the seventh and last day of the week; observed as the Sabbath by Jews and some Christians
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
(used with count nouns) of an indefinite number more than 2 or 3 but not many
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
sketchesnounUS /ˈsketʃəz/
plural of “sketch” — preliminary drawing for later elaboration
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
make square
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
plural of “story” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
studiesnounUS /ˈstʌdiz/
plural of “study” — a detailed critical inspection
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
tacticsnounUS /ˈtæktɪks/
the branch of military science dealing with detailed maneuvers to achieve objectives set by strategy
From this reading TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
plural of “tale” — a message that tells the particulars of an act or occurrence or course of events; presented in writing or drama or cinema or as a radio or television program
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
the people or things already mentioned, as the object
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
for that reason; as a result
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler Author of “Mogreb-El-Acksa,” etc.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
TO-DAY
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From this reading TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
in contact with each other or in proximity
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
transcribedadjectiveUS /trænˈskraɪbd/
recorded for broadcast
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler Author of “Mogreb-El-Acksa,” etc.
the amount of 3-dimensional space occupied by an object
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
warfarenounUS /ˈwɔːrfer/
the waging of armed conflict against an enemy
From this reading TO-DAY in warfare all the niceties of old-world tactics are fallen into contempt.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading This eBook was transcribed by Les Bowler Author of “Mogreb-El-Acksa,” etc.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
WestminsternounUS /ˌwestˈmɪnstər/
a borough of Greater London on the Thames; contains Buckingham Palace and the Houses of Parliament and Westminster Abbey
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
used to ask for information about something
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
used to introduce a clause giving more about a thing just mentioned
From this reading _The_ “_Saturday Review_,” _the_ “_Westminster Gazette_,” _and_ “_Justice_,” _in which papers several of the Sketches included in this volume have appeared_.
used to talk about the future, or about willingness
From this reading _We have galloped together over many leagues of Pampa_, _by day and night_, _and therefore I hope he will find the tales_ (_or what do you call them_) _as near square by the lifts and braces_, _as is to be expected from a mere landsman_.
the person or people being spoken to
From this reading _I Dedicate these sketches_, _stories_, _studies_, _or what do you call them_.
