used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
used to join words or parts of a sentence that go together
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
one or some or every or all without specification
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
appealsnounUS /əˈpiːlz/
plural of “appeal” — earnest or urgent request
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
areauxiliary verbUS /ɑːr/
the form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
on or to one side
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
assistingverbUS /əˈsɪstɪŋ/
-ing form of “assist” — give help or assistance; be of service
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
beenauxiliary verbUS /bɪn/
the past participle of “be”
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
behindprepositionUS /bɪˈhaɪnd/
at or toward the back of something
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
inflected form of “come” — move toward, travel toward something or somebody or approach something or somebody
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
citiesnounUS /ˈsɪtiz/
plural of “city” — a large and densely populated urban area; may include several independent administrative districts
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
columnnounUS /ˈkɑːləm/
a line of units following one after another
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
the feeling that accompanies an unsatisfied state
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
DIGRESSIONnounUS /daɪˈɡreʃən/
a message that departs from the main subject
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
an illustration that is drawn by hand and published in a book, magazine, or newspaper
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
to a distinctly greater extent or degree than is common
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
a military campaign designed to achieve a specific objective in a foreign country
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
fascinatingadjectiveUS /ˈfæsəneɪtɪŋ/
capable of arousing and holding the attention
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
featurenounUS /ˈfiːtʃər/
a prominent attribute or aspect of something
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
come upon, as if by accident; meet with
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
ForbiddenadjectiveUS /fərˈbɪd.ən/
Not allowed; banned or prohibited by rule or law.
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
the phonological or orthographic sound or appearance of a word that can be used to describe or identify something
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
forthwithadverbUS /ˈfɔːrˈθwɪθ/
without delay or hesitation; with no time intervening
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
generalshipnounUS /ˈdʒenərəlʃɪp/
the leadership ability of a military general
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
the act of departing
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
relatively large in size or number or extent; larger than others of its kind
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
not easy; requiring great physical or mental effort to accomplish or comprehend or endure
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
haveauxiliary verbUS /hæv/
used with a past participle to form the perfect tenses
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
imaginationsnounUS /ˌɪmædʒəˈneɪʃənz/
plural of “imagination” — the formation of a mental image of something that is not perceived as real and is not present to the senses
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
being or characteristic of a single thing or person
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
invidiousadjectiveUS /ˌɪnˈvɪdiəs/
containing or implying a slight or showing prejudice
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
LHASSA
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From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
limited or below average in number or quantity or magnitude or extent
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
march in a procession
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
mean or intend to express or convey
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
used to form the superlative
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
to a great degree or extent
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
used to say something is necessary, or almost certainly true
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
used to make a word, phrase, or sentence negative
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
an event that occurs at a critical time
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
(often plural) a command given by a superior (e.g., a military or law enforcement officer) that must be obeyed
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
belonging to the speaker and others
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
pardah
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From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
performverbUS /pərˈfɔːrm/
carry out or perform an action
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
challenge the accuracy, probity, or propriety of
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
reach a destination, either real or abstract
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
socially incorrect in behavior
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
past form of “seem” — give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
settle into a position, usually on a surface or ground
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
used to say what is right, expected, or advisable
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
for that reason; with the result that
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
an enlisted man or woman who serves in an army
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
a category of things distinguished by some common characteristic or quality
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
take the first step or steps in carrying out an action
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
stayingverbUS /ˈsteɪɪŋ/
-ing form of “stay” — stay the same; remain in a certain state
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
happening unexpectedly
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
give something useful or necessary to
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
tasksnounUS /tæsks/
plural of “task” — any piece of work that is undertaken or attempted
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
used for a person or thing that is near, or that has just been mentioned
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
TRANSPORTnounUS /trænˈspɔːrt/
something that serves as a means of transportation
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
hard to endure
From this reading To perform invidious tasks of this sort must be the most trying feature of generalship.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Forbidden cities are so fascinating, and the idea of assisting in drawing aside a pardah so appeals to our rude imaginations, that the desire to reach Lhassa was especially great.
the speaker together with one or more other people
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
wereauxiliary verbUS /wɜːr/
the past form of “be” used with you, we, they, or a plural noun
From this reading THE START FOR LHASSA: A DIGRESSION ON SUPPLY AND TRANSPORT Suddenly the order came that we were to march to Lhassa forthwith.
at the time that
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
which person or people
From this reading Who should and who should not form the Lhassa column must have been a difficult question to settle.
used for something imagined, polite, or habitual in the past
From this reading It would be hard to find an occasion on any expedition when, to the individual soldier, going on seemed to mean so much, and staying behind so little.
