Chapter VI · Chapter 6

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

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

later than; following

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

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

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

in or near a particular place or position

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

a card game played in casinos in which two or more punters gamble against the banker; the player wins who holds 2 or 3 cards that total closest to nine

From this reading Baccarat was very popular with the faster set.

inflected form of “become” — enter or assume a certain state or condition

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

of or relating to billiards

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

any of several games played on rectangular cloth-covered table (with cushioned edges) in which long tapering cue sticks are used to propel ivory (or composition) balls

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

one of a set of small pieces of stiff paper marked in various ways and used for playing games or for telling fortunes

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

(sentence connectors) because of the reason given

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

drive away by hitting with one's ball

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

an actor's line that immediately precedes and serves as a reminder for some action or speech

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

plural of “dance” — an artistic form of nonverbal communication

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

act on verbally or in some form of artistic expression

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

plural of “dinner” — the main meal of the day served in the evening or at midday

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

having its true character concealed with the intent of misleading

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

one or the other of two

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

past form of “enlist” — join the military

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

having or showing knowledge and skill and aptitude

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

more quickly

From this reading Baccarat was very popular with the faster set.

the cardinal number that is the sum of four and one

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

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

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

the side that is forward or prominent

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

a gay feeling

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

plural of “game” — a contest with rules to determine a winner

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

change location; move, travel, or proceed, also metaphorically

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

having desirable or positive qualities especially those suitable for a thing specified

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

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

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

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

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

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

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

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

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

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

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

a sense of concern with and curiosity about someone or something

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

having or showing interest; especially curiosity or fascination or concern

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

a field of cultivated and mowed grass

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

having or showing profound knowledge

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

a fabric woven with lisle thread

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

full of life and energy

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

produced by a manufacturing process

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

joined in matrimony

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

the force of workers available

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

a state of confusion and disorderliness

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

not ever; at no time in the past or future

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

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

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

used to join alternatives or possibilities

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

not the same one or ones already mentioned or implied

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

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From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

plural of “party” — an organization to gain political power

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

a domesticated animal kept for companionship or amusement

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

plural of “pioneer” — someone who helps to open up a new line of research or technology or art

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

the act of playing a musical instrument

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

regarded with great favor, approval, or affection especially by the general public

From this reading Baccarat was very popular with the faster set.

to a degree (not used with a negative)

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

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

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

put into a certain place or abstract location

From this reading Baccarat was very popular with the faster set.

the cardinal number that is the sum of five and one

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

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

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

in the near future

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

a close observer; someone who looks at something (such as an exhibition of some kind)

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

a facility equipped with special equipment and personnel for a particular purpose

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

a British commissioned army officer below the rank of captain

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

a game played with rackets by two or four players who hit a ball back and forth over a net that divides the court

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

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

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

belonging to the people or things already mentioned

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

the people or things already mentioned, as the object

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

in or at that place or location

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

the plural of “this”: the people or things near, or just mentioned

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

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

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

in spite of the fact that

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

an instance or single occasion for some event

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

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

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

inflected form of “take” — carry out

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

having come into contact

From this reading Lisle soon became an expert in the former games, but he never touched either a billiard cue or a card, though he was an interested spectator when others were playing.

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

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

being or moving higher in position or greater in some value; being above a former position or level

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

precisely as stated

From this reading Baccarat was very popular with the faster set.

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

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

how something is done or how it happens

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

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

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

at the time that

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.

a card game for four players who form two partnerships; a pack of 52 cards is dealt and each side scores one point for each trick it takes in excess of six

From this reading Two other regiments were at the station at the time and, consequently, there was a good deal of gaiety in the way of lawn tennis and croquet parties, small dinners and dances and, after mess, billiards and whist.

in the company of; together with

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

plural of “wife” — a married woman; a man's partner in marriage

From this reading Five or six of the officers were married men, and had their wives with them.

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

From this reading These, when they learned that the young subaltern had disguised himself, and enlisted in the Pioneers in order to go up with them to the front, took a lively interest in him, and made quite a pet of him.