Chapter VII · Chapter 7

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

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

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

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

on the subject of; concerning

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

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

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

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

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

being joined in close association

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

have

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

delighting the senses or exciting intellectual or emotional admiration

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

the past participle of “be”

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

confined by bonds

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

inflected form of “carry” — move while supporting, either in a vehicle or in one's hands or on one's body

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

troops trained to fight on horseback

From this reading THE CAVALRY ESCORT.

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From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

a young person of either sex

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

being attentive to women like an ideal knight

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

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 One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

an institution created to conduct business

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

outer bark of the cork oak; used for stoppers for bottles etc.

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

a noncommissioned officer in the Army or Air Force or Marines

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

a politically organized body of people under a single government

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

give pleasure to or be pleasing to

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

with devotion

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

the cardinal number that is the sum of eleven and one

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

put into service; make work or employ for a particular purpose or for its inherent or natural purpose

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

having ones attention or mind or energy engaged

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

past form of “enjoy” — derive or receive pleasure from; get enjoyment from; take pleasure in

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

someone who escorts and protects a prominent person

From this reading THE CAVALRY ESCORT.

the activity of exerting your muscles in various ways to keep fit

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

a social unit living together

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

a heavy ductile magnetic metallic element; is silver-white in pure form but readily rusts; used in construction and tools and armament; plays a role in the transport of oxygen by the blood

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

a boy or man

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

past form of “follow” — to travel behind, go after, come after

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

intended to be given to, or used by, somebody

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

a fortified military post where troops are stationed

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

at or to or toward the front

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

to the greatest degree or extent; completely or entirely; (“full” in this sense is used as a combining form)

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

having an easygoing and cheerful disposition

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

highest in quality

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

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

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

plural of “haven” — a shelter serving as a place of safety or sanctuary

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

the -ing form of “have”

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

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

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

used in negative statement to describe a situation that has existed up to this point or up to the present time

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

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

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

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

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

plural of “hold” — the act of grasping

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

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

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

with impatience; in an impatient manner

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

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

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

the act of bringing two things into contact (especially for communication)

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

undertake a journey or trip

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

a boy or man

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

location near or direction toward the left side; i.e. the side to the north when a person or object faces east

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

a human limb; commonly used to refer to a whole limb but technically only the part of the limb between the knee and ankle

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

prefer or wish to do something

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

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

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

the act of directing the eyes toward something and perceiving it visually

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

no longer in your possession or control; unable to be found or recovered

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

engage in

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

the time period between dawn and noon

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

plural of “mountain” — a land mass that projects well above its surroundings; higher than a hill

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

in accordance with nature; relating to or concerning nature

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

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

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

a breed of very large heavy dogs with a thick coarse usually black coat; highly intelligent dogs and vigorous swimmers; developed in Newfoundland

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

touching and supported by a surface

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

used to mean any person in general, including the speaker

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

above and across; more than

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

plural of “passenger” — a traveler riding in a vehicle (a boat or bus or car or plane or train etc) who is not operating it

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

a regular payment to a person that is intended to allow them to subsist without working

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

plural of “plain” — extensive tract of level open land

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

participate in games or sport

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

inflected form of “refer” — make reference to

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

having or caused by an irregular surface

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

the legendary patron saint of children; an imaginary being who is thought to bring presents to children at Christmas

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

serial arrangement in which things follow in logical order or a recurrent pattern

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

a person working in the service of another (especially in the household)

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

work done by one person or group that benefits another

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

used of hair; thick and poorly groomed

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

used to say what is right, expected, or advisable

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

a thing, without saying which

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

the season of growth

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

any distinct time period in a sequence of events

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

the base part of a tree that remains standing after the tree has been felled

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

close observation of a person or group (usually by the police)

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

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

From this reading THE CAVALRY ESCORT.

from one end or side of something to the other

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

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

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

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

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

a formal word for “on”

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

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

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

the act of observing; taking a patient look

From this reading He was devotedly attached to little Ned and his greatest delight was in watching or joining him at play, exercising a surveillance over him something like that which a great, shaggy Newfoundland holds over a pet child.

at the time that

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

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

From this reading The stage which left Santa Fe on that beautiful spring morning, bound for Fort Havens on the journey heretofore referred to, carried two passengers.

which person or people

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.

a period of time containing 365 (or 366) days

From this reading The corporal was able to stump about upon his cork leg, and when the time came for the lad to make the journey through the mountains to Fort Havens--a journey which he had been looking impatiently forward to for fully a year--it followed as a natural sequence that the corporal should bear him company.

a late time of life

From this reading One was Corporal Hugg, a soldier who had been engaged a dozen years upon the plains--a rough, good-natured, chivalrous fellow, who, having lost a leg in the service of his country, enjoyed a pension, and had become a sort of family servant in the employ of Colonel Chadmund.